Great Malvern Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Great Malvern during November 2025 accounted for 38.2% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This figure stands out as a significant deviation from the overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000, which is 13.7% below the national average of 7.3. The area’s crime profile reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. With Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings, November brought heightened activity in retail and public spaces. However, the relatively low rate of violent crime may be partly explained by the area’s character as a historic market town with a strong community presence, which could contribute to lower levels of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 16.0% of total crimes, also fell 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may have had a stabilising effect. The seasonal context of November, with its mix of festive events and reduced daylight hours, may have influenced patterns of crime, though the overall trend remains consistent with the area’s generally lower crime rates compared to the UK as a whole.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to two incidents—a sharp spike that contrasts with the UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This jump may be linked to the arrival of seasonal cyclists or increased visibility of bikes during darker evenings. Meanwhile, vehicle crime also surged by 100%, with incidents rising from three to six, a figure that remains 50% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The increase in vehicle-related offences could reflect a combination of factors, including the timing of school holidays or the movement of vehicles during the Black Friday shopping period. In contrast, public order offences dropped by 35% compared to the previous month, with incidents falling from 20 to 13. This decline might be attributed to the closure of certain venues or reduced foot traffic in key areas during November. Other crime, which includes offences like vandalism or minor theft, also rose by 100%, from two to four incidents—a small but notable increase that may require further attention from local authorities. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture, with shoplifting at 0.9 per 1,000 (43% above the UK average) highlighting vulnerabilities in retail environments, while burglary and vehicle crime remained below the national average. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific sectors.

The crime rate in Great Malvern for November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.0% change in the overall rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This consistency suggests that the area’s crime profile has not experienced significant fluctuations over the past two months. On a daily basis, the town recorded an average of seven crimes per day, a figure that may be perceived as low or high depending on local context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is likely to be considered manageable by many residents. When scaled to the area’s population of 33,545, this figure illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though the presence of specific categories like shoplifting and bicycle theft may raise concerns for certain groups. The stability in crime rates compared to the previous month, combined with the town’s overall performance below the UK average, reinforces the notion that Great Malvern is a relatively safe area. However, the spikes in bicycle theft and vehicle crime highlight the importance of vigilance in specific areas, particularly as the season transitions into one with increased foot and vehicle traffic.