Crime in Pershore: statistics, rates and trends
825 crimes were recorded in Pershore in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pershore at a glance
- Crime trends in Pershore
- Types of crime in Pershore
- Pershore compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pershore
- Streets with the most crime in Pershore
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pershore
- Population and deprivation in Pershore
- Questions about crime in Pershore
- About this data
825 crimes were recorded in Pershore in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 261 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pershore has the 436th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pershore | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 825 | 9,029 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.6 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,815 | 138,017 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pershore was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,089 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (642). Over the whole period it rose 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 825 | 93.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 855 | 97.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,041 | 118.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,089 | 123.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 871 | 98.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 873 | 99.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 755 | 85.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 809 | 91.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 642 | 72.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pershore over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+45%) and criminal damage and arson (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 29.6 | 0.86 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 12.3 | 1.48 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 9.0 | 1.32 | +25% |
| Public order | 64 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +45% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.7 | 0.76 | -15% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -25% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -30% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +36% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +350% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.82 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pershore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pershore recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pershore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pershore recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pershore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pershore recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pershore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pershore recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pershore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pershore recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pershore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pershore recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pershore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pershore recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pershore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pershore recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pershore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pershore recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pershore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pershore recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pershore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pershore recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pershore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pershore recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pershore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pershore recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pershore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pershore.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pershore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | -42% |
| Evesham | 2,730 | 93.8 | +0% |
| Worcester | 11,879 | 113.8 | +22% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | -8% |
| Fernhill Heath | 210 | 41.5 | -56% |
| Great Malvern | 2,469 | 71.5 | -24% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 421 | 55.7 | -40% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,867 | 76.4 | -18% |
1 areas within Pershore, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pershore had the highest rate (93.6 per 1,000) and Pershore the lowest (93.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore | Neighbourhood | 8,815 | 825 | 93.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pershore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walcot Lane | 86 |
| On or near Lunns Yard | 71 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Barley Mews | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 28 |
| On or near Jeacock Grove | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Strawberry Place | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pershore over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 35.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Pershore has an estimated population of 8,815. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pershore sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pershore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Pershore a safe place to live?
Pershore recorded 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pershore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Pershore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pershore was down 4% on the year before: 825 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 855 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pershore?
Pershore is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pershore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.