Malvern Hills Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 83,227, the 420 crimes reported in June 2025 equate to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 37.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.2% of all crimes (148 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and other theft (9.8%). These figures align with Malvern Hills' character as a largely rural area with a mix of historic settlements and open countryside, where violent crime tends to be lower than in densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of June – the start of summer and longer daylight hours – may partly explain the distribution of offences, with tourism beginning to ramp up in nearby coastal areas. However, the absence of major urban hubs or high-density residential zones likely contributes to the sustained gap between Malvern Hills' crime rate and the UK average. Violent crime rates in the area are 37% below the UK average, consistent with the lower population density and the presence of natural landscapes that may deter certain types of criminal activity.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other crime increasing by 1200% (from 1 to 13 incidents) – a dramatic shift that warrants close attention. This surge, while still a small absolute number, suggests a potential new pattern or unreported issue requiring investigation. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in illicit activity or improved local enforcement efforts. The burglary rate in Malvern Hills was 43% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), an outlier in an otherwise low-crime area that could indicate vulnerabilities in residential security or targeted opportunities in specific neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences remained 37% and 32% below their respective UK averages, a trend likely influenced by the area's limited retail presence compared to major urban centres. The sharp increase in bicycle theft (+100%) and other theft (+64%) may be linked to the start of summer, with more outdoor activity and potential opportunities for opportunistic crimes.

The crime rate in June 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 7.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, Malvern Hills experienced approximately 14 crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally low given the area's population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This context is important for residents: while the 7% increase is notable, it does not translate to a dramatic rise in perceived safety. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the increase, Malvern Hills continues to maintain a crime profile that is well below the national benchmark. The comparison to the previous month highlights the need to monitor trends closely, particularly as the summer season progresses and tourism activity increases. However, the overall picture remains one of relative safety, with the majority of crimes falling into categories that are consistently below UK averages.