Malvern Hills Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Malvern Hills maintain a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 35.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks, a trend reinforced by its rural character and limited urban density. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.9% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 34% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.4%, also significantly lower than the national rate, and shoplifting made up 9.0% of crimes, 37% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: the lead-up to Black Friday may have driven some shoplifting activity, while darker evenings could have contributed to anti-social behaviour. Conversely, the low rates of property crime—particularly vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and burglary (33% above UK average)—suggest that while targeted thefts occur, broader property crime trends remain subdued. The area's geographical profile, with limited high-density urban zones, may explain the absence of major spikes in property-related offences. However, the relatively higher burglary rate compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants further local analysis. Overall, Malvern Hills continues to demonstrate a crime profile that diverges from national trends, with violent crime slightly higher than expected for a rural area but offset by exceptionally low rates in other categories.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 175% increase in 'Other crime,' rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, could reflect underreported or emerging issues such as cybercrime or unclassified offences. Bicycle theft also doubled from 0 to 2 cases, possibly linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night or increased evening activity. In contrast, robbery fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting possible deterrent effects from local policing or seasonal factors. Violent crime remained the most common category, accounting for 36.9% of total incidents, but it was 34% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, though down 16% from October, still represented 16.4% of all crimes, a figure 25% below the national rate. These variations illustrate how Malvern Hills' crime profile differs from the UK average, with property crimes generally underrepresented and violent crime slightly higher than expected for a rural area.

Malvern Hills' crime rate remained stable at 4.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 13 incidents per day, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, 1 in 213 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualizes the monthly exposure in human terms. With a population of 83,227, this equates to 390 total crimes, distributed across the district's rural and semi-rural landscape. The stability in crime rates contrasts with the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, underscoring Malvern Hills' position as a relatively safe area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while crime is present, it remains a rare occurrence for most residents.