Evesham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Evesham’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, 11.0% above the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores the area’s ongoing challenges in maintaining public safety, particularly given the seasonal context of shorter days and events like Bonfire Night. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (98 incidents, 41.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (38, 16.1%), and shoplifting (26, 11.0%). Violence and sexual offences, which spiked by 48.5% from the previous month, were 32% above the UK average, a stark deviation that may be linked to the increased darkness of November evenings and the concentration of population in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, reflecting the potential impact of seasonal gatherings and reduced visibility. Shoplifting, while lower than the UK average for some categories, remained 43% above the national rate for this specific offence, possibly tied to Black Friday shopping activity and the presence of retail hubs in the area. The data suggests a mix of localized factors—such as the town’s role as a commuter hub and its proximity to Wychavon’s rural areas—that may influence crime trends. However, the absence of significant decreases in violent crime, despite a drop in vehicle-related offences, indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones. The overall profile highlights the combination of seasonal dynamics and the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, requiring a nuanced approach to policing and community engagement.

November 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 48.5% from 66 to 98 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 75% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 12 to 21), points to a significant shift in crime patterns. The rise in violent offences may partly explain the area’s 11.0% above-average crime rate compared to the UK. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 78.6%, dropping from 14 to 3, a stark contrast that could reflect heightened security measures or seasonal changes in activity. Other notable trends include a 50% increase in other theft and a 33.3% drop in drug-related offences. For residents, the 8 daily crimes reported in November offer a tangible snapshot of local safety dynamics, though the absence of significant decreases in violent crime remains a pressing issue.

Evesham’s crime rate rose to 8.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a 7.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area 11.0% above the UK average, reflecting persistent local challenges. Daily crime figures show approximately 8 crimes reported each day, a consistent level but notable given the seasonal context. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 124 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While the rate remains below the UK average for categories like vehicle crime and drugs, the sharp rise in violent offences and anti-social behaviour suggests localized pressures that may be amplified by November’s darker evenings and events such as Bonfire Night. The population context also reveals that, despite Evesham’s lower-than-average rates for some crimes, the concentration of violent incidents per capita remains a concern for community safety planning.