Pershore Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pershore's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.2% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure marks a continuation of the area's generally lower crime profile, though the breakdown of incidents reveals key trends that warrant attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.2% and shoplifting at 15.4%. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activity and the start of university freshers' week—likely contributes to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings in the town centre may heighten opportunities for such incidents. However, the area's performance on shoplifting is particularly notable, with rates 64% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be linked to Pershore's retail presence, including its historic High Street and independent stores, which could attract opportunistic thieves. Conversely, the rate of violence and sexual offences is 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community initiatives may be effective in mitigating such crimes. The mix of crime types also includes a significant rise in anti-social behaviour, which, while lower than the UK average, remains a persistent concern for local authorities. These patterns reflect a combination of the area's character as a built-up part of Wychavon and the broader national crime trends, with September's data illustrating both strengths and areas for vigilance.

September 2025 witnessed a significant spike in robbery, with a 100% increase from zero to one reported incident. This rise, though small in absolute terms, underscores a potential shift in criminal activity patterns that residents should be mindful of. Concurrently, shoplifting saw a 60% increase, moving from 5 to 8 incidents, a jump that outpaces the UK average by 64%. This contrast with the UK figure, where shoplifting rates are 0.6 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors such as retail activity or enforcement in specific areas. In contrast, public order offences fell sharply by two-thirds, from 12 to 4, a decline that may reflect the quieter start to the autumn season. Other theft also dropped by two-thirds, from 9 to 3, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes as the weather turned cooler. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Pershore, with some categories rising while others fall in line with seasonal trends.

Pershore's overall crime rate in September 2025 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 30.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into autumn, which historically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer night-time events in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes per day provides a clear snapshot of the pace of incidents, though this remains a local metric without a direct UK-wide equivalent. Over the course of the month, the population-scaled perspective reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact on the community. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Pershore's generally safer profile despite the recent spikes in certain categories. The drop in overall crime rate may partly explain the reduced pressure on local policing resources, though the specific increases in robbery and shoplifting warrant closer attention from residents.