Evesham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Evesham's built-up area within Wychavon reported a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 10.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.3%) and shoplifting (10.8%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness. The spike in violence and anti-social behaviour may partly reflect heightened social activity during Bonfire Night events, while shoplifting rates could be influenced by pre-Christmas retail promotions. Evesham’s overall crime rate remains consistent with its character as a mixed urban-rural hub, where commercial activity and community events intersect. Anti-social behaviour, though common in many areas, is particularly elevated here, linked to the town’s compact built-up area and seasonal gatherings. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s prominence may be tied to Evesham’s role as a retail and service hub within Wychavon, attracting both local and regional shoppers. Despite these trends, property crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average, suggesting a balance between urban and rural dynamics in the area’s crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2023 was a 66.7% decrease in robbery incidents, dropping from three to one. This sharp decline may reflect heightened police presence or community awareness during the festive season, though no specific initiatives are mentioned in the data. Concurrently, public order offences fell by 40%, from 25 to 15, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity as nights grew darker. In contrast, 'other crime' increased by 33.3%, with incidents rising from three to four—a small but notable shift that could indicate underreported or emerging issues. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average (12% higher), while anti-social behaviour was 43% above the national benchmark. Shoplifting also exceeded the UK rate by 64%, highlighting its role as a persistent challenge in Evesham’s retail environment. Residents may find the 66.7% drop in robbery incidents particularly reassuring, suggesting that targeted efforts or seasonal factors could have temporarily reduced this category. However, the persistent elevation of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing strategies in the area.

Evesham’s November 2023 crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 represents a 16.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.9 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the seasonal shift towards shorter days and colder weather, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately eight crimes per day in November—a figure that, while not drastically different from prior months, illustrates the ongoing presence of crime in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Evesham’s population in a context where crime is relatively frequent compared to the UK average but not extreme. When scaled to the area’s population of 29,214, the 10.7% gap above the UK average translates to roughly 73 additional crimes annually. This comparison highlights Evesham’s unique position within Wychavon, where its built-up nature and proximity to rural areas may amplify certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour, while mitigating others like vehicle crime (20% below the UK average). The contrast between Evesham’s local figures and national benchmarks reinforces the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime trends.