Total Crime Rate
39.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Rectory Close area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Link , and the 121st highest crime rate of 256 local areas in Malvern Hills .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Old Rectory Close (WR2 4QU) in the last 12 months was 39.7 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% lower than the Link average (98.2 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Rectory Close (WR2 4QU), the main crime hotspot is near Powyke Court Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Link| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Powyke Court Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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