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Is Droitwich Town East and Rural East Safe?

Crime statistics for Droitwich Town East and Rural East. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,518 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,518 Crimes (last 12 months)
19.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑14.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,518 total crimes recorded in Droitwich Town East and Rural East

Violent Crime
534 35.2%
Shoplifting
237 15.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
188 12.4%
Burglary
114 7.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
105 6.9%
Public Order
94 6.2%
Other Theft
88 5.8%
Vehicle Crime
74 4.9%
Other Crime
28 1.8%
Drugs
20 1.3%
Robbery
15 1%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.7%
Theft from Person
6 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Droitwich Town East and Rural East — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Droitwich Town East and Rural East safe?

Droitwich Town East and Rural East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. 1,518 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Droitwich Town East and Rural East has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Droitwich Town East and Rural East in the last 12 months?

1,518 crimes were recorded in Droitwich Town East and Rural East in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 14.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,323 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

The most common crime in Droitwich Town East and Rural East is Violent Crime, with 534 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 35.2% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Droitwich Town East and Rural East increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Droitwich Town East and Rural East is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 14.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

What is the safety score for Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

Droitwich Town East and Rural East has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Droitwich Town East and Rural East compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Droitwich Town East and Rural East has a safety score of 4/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Droitwich Town East and Rural East is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

19.3% of crimes in Droitwich Town East and Rural East resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

534 violent crimes were recorded in Droitwich Town East and Rural East in the last 12 months, representing 35.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 188 incidents.

When was the crime data for Droitwich Town East and Rural East last updated?

The crime data for Droitwich Town East and Rural East was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Droitwich Town East and Rural East with other areas?

You can compare Droitwich Town East and Rural East with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.