Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Leahill Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castlemorton, Welland & Wells , and the 36th lowest crime rate of 257 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 Leahill Close (WR14 2UE) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% lower than the Castlemorton, Welland & Wells average (37.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leahill Close (WR14 2UE), the main crime hotspot is near Kipling Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Kipling Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Jenny Lind Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Cockshot Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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