Pershore Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Pershore's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 46% of all reported crimes and contributing to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The dominance of violent crime in the area is consistent with the characteristics of a built-up urban centre, where social interactions in public spaces may increase the likelihood of such incidents. May's seasonal context—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—likely contributed to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences. While anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remained within UK average ranges, the significant overperformance in violent crime highlights a need for targeted interventions. The data also shows a marked contrast between property crimes (21 incidents) and violent crimes (34 incidents), with the latter clearly driving the overall rate. This imbalance may be influenced by Pershore's role as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where interactions between different demographics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting and other thefts were lower than UK averages, due to the area's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp increase in public order offences and drug-related incidents underscores the complexity of addressing crime in a community that balances suburban tranquillity with the pressures of urban living.

Violence and sexual offences surged to 34 incidents in May, marking a 45% increase above the UK average for this category. This was the most significant contributor to the overall crime rate, accounting for 46% of all reported crimes. Month-on-month, public order offences saw a dramatic 400% increase, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, likely linked to the extended evenings and increased social activity in May. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 61.5% compared to April, with incidents dropping from 13 to 5. The category of drugs also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 4 incidents, a shift that may reflect changing patterns in illicit activity. Bicycle theft doubled from 1 to 2 incidents, while other thefts decreased by 25%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area and the need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories.

Pershore's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% increase from April's 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 31 days of May, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 113 residents over the course of the month. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the daily frequency aligns with typical patterns for a built-up area of this size. The population context highlights that the crime burden is distributed across 8,398 residents, with no single category dominating the statistics to an extreme degree. The rise from April may reflect seasonal factors, such as the extended evenings and increased outdoor activity during May, which could influence both violent and public order incidents.