Crime in Pershore: statistics, rates and trends
816 crimes were recorded in Pershore in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pershore
- Questions about crime in Pershore
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), anti-social behaviour (128) and shoplifting (113) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 436th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pershore | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 816 | 8,971 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.6 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,815 | 138,017 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pershore peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,106 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (641). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 816 | 92.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 832 | 94.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,033 | 117.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,106 | 125.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 880 | 99.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 879 | 99.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 740 | 83.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 844 | 95.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 641 | 72.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pershore recorded notably more shoplifting (52% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (25% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 61 to 77 and anti-social behaviour rose from 104 to 128, while other crime fell from 29 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 29.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 12.8 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 58 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pershore; the highest is Worcester (114.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Fernhill Heath (41.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pershore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey | 297 | 53.5 | -42% |
| Evesham | 2,699 | 92.8 | 0% |
| Worcester | 11,934 | 114.4 | +24% |
| Fernhill Heath | 211 | 41.7 | -55% |
| Great Malvern | 2,477 | 71.8 | -22% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 409 | 54.1 | -42% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,859 | 76.0 | -18% |
| Alcester | 590 | 94.8 | +2% |
Pershore is the one area listed within Pershore, with 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore | Neighbourhood | 8,815 | 816 | 92.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Pershore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walcot Lane” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walcot Lane | 90 |
| On or near Lunns Yard | 67 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Barley Mews | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Jeacock Grove | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Strawberry Place | 18 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 14 |
Of the 688 crimes in Pershore with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Pershore has an estimated population of 8,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (34%, against 22%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pershore average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pershore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pershore a safe place to live?
Pershore recorded 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 436th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Pershore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Pershore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pershore was down 2% on the year before: 816 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 832 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pershore?
About 8,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pershore?
Pershore is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.