Evesham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Evesham's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 5.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance reflects a stable but not entirely static crime profile, shaped by the area's character as a mixed-use town with a blend of residential, retail, and administrative functions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and shoplifting (13.3%). The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, likely influenced patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The town's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, and the absence of major economic or social stressors that often drive crime in more deprived areas. However, the prominence of shoplifting—well above the UK average—indicates that the retail sector, particularly around the Black Friday period, remains a focal point for property-related crime. This is consistent with Evesham's position as a regional hub with several high-street businesses, though the town's smaller scale compared to major urban centres may limit the scope for large-scale commercial crime.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 77.8% increase in vehicle crime, the largest month-on-month swing in the dataset. This rise from 9 to 16 incidents may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences now comprising 46% of total crimes (compared to 30.8% for violent crimes). The surge in vehicle crime contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 20 to 10 cases, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. Evesham's rate for robbery (2.4 per 1,000) was 100% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that requires further contextual analysis. Residents may find the 45% above-UK-average rate for shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it aligns with the Black Friday shopping period and Evesham's retail presence.

Evesham's crime rate in November 2024 (7.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 14.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported crime. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in the area, where proactive community engagement and targeted policing initiatives have contributed to long-term stability. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported across the built-up area, translating to roughly 1 in 138 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. The population context further highlights that Evesham's lower-than-UK-average crime rate (5.3% below) is consistent with its character as a relatively stable, mixed-use town with a strong local governance framework. The shift from October to November also coincides with the end of the busy Black Friday retail period, which may have temporarily reduced shoplifting incidents.