Pershore Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,398, 89 crimes were recorded in Pershore during November 2023, equating to 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 41.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.1% of total crimes), shoplifting (20.2%), and anti-social behaviour (16.9%). These figures align with seasonal factors: November’s dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping likely contribute to heightened anti-social activity and retail crime. Violent crimes in Pershore (3.0 per 1,000) are 16% above the UK average, while shoplifting (2.1 per 1,000) is 282% above, suggesting a pronounced local issue. Anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) is also higher than the UK rate (1.1 per 1,000), potentially linked to the area’s built-up character and proximity to Wychavon’s rural surroundings, where transient populations may congregate. The overall crime profile reflects a combination of localised pressures and seasonal rhythms, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct causal links.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 200% rise in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3) and a 100% increase in drug-related incidents (from 1 to 2). Robbery also rose to 1 case, marking a 100% increase from zero in October. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 25% (from 24 to 18), possibly influenced by Black Friday shopping patterns. Public order offences dropped by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), a decline that may reflect reduced Bonfire Night-related disturbances or improved community management. The violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) is 16% above the UK average, while shoplifting’s 2.1 per 1,000 rate is 282% above the national average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating stark local challenges. Vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or lower exposure in Pershore’s built-up area. These shifts highlight a mixed picture of crime dynamics, with some categories responding to seasonal factors and others reflecting persistent local issues.

Pershore’s crime rate in November 2023 (10.6 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month (10.5 per 1,000), showing minimal month-on-month change. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextualised by the area’s built-up nature and population size. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 94 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, must be viewed alongside Pershore’s specific characteristics. For comparison, the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 means Pershore’s rate is 41.3% higher, a gap that persists despite the area’s relatively small size and rural proximity. This disparity may be influenced by Pershore’s role as a commuter hub or its retail and social infrastructure, which could attract transient populations. The daily crime figure of 3 per day is a local metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide data, but it underscores the need for community-focused strategies to address the higher-than-average rates of violent and property crimes in the area.