Total Crime Rate
56.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moat Crescent area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Barnards Green , and the 86th highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Moat Crescent (WR14 2PW) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.9% lower than the Barnards Green average (75.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moat Crescent (WR14 2PW), the main crime hotspot is near Martin Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnards Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Moatway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Skyrrold Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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