Pershore Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In a population of 8,398 residents, Pershore recorded 72 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 — 17.8% above the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects a built-up area within Wychavon, where the combination of retail activity, seasonal events, and community dynamics may contribute to a distinct crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.8% of all reported crimes — a rate of 2.4 per 1,000, slightly below the UK average of 2.6. However, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerged as stark outliers, with the former at 1.7 per 1,000 (60% above the UK average) and the latter at 1.3 per 1,000 (106% above the UK average). These spikes may be partly explained by the timing of November, which includes Bonfire Night and the peak of Black Friday shopping — periods that historically correlate with increased public disorder and retail theft. The town’s crime mix also reveals a significant overrepresentation of criminal damage and arson, with 11 incidents (1.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5. This could reflect local factors such as the presence of older properties, community tensions, or the influence of transient populations. While the overall crime rate remains stable compared to the previous month, the concentration of certain crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions. The seasonal context of November — darker evenings, colder weather, and the transition from autumn to winter — may further amplify challenges in policing and community engagement, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited lighting. These patterns underscore the importance of understanding how local geography, demographics, and temporal factors interact to shape crime trends, even within a relatively small built-up area.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to four incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity linked to seasonal events or changes in local enforcement patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 40% increase to 14 incidents, potentially tied to Bonfire Night or the extended dark evenings typical of November. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds, with only one reported incident compared to three in the prior month — a decline that could be attributed to fewer vehicles on the road during the month or improved security measures. Pershore’s shoplifting rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents is 106% above the UK average of 0.6, suggesting that local retail areas may be particularly vulnerable to theft during the Black Friday shopping period. This contrast with the UK-wide trend highlights the need for tailored strategies to address specific local challenges.

Pershore’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 1.4% compared to the previous month’s rate of 8.7. This marginal stability suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 117 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively high proportion of crimes in a small population, which may feel more pronounced in a built-up area like Pershore. When scaled to the town’s population of 8,398, the numbers reveal that crime, though not overwhelming, is concentrated enough to warrant attention. The comparison to the UK average highlights a persistent gap, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which are far above national benchmarks. This contrast may reflect local factors such as the town’s retail presence, seasonal events, or community dynamics that diverge from broader trends in the UK.