Total Crime Rate
71.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunnyside Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kempsey , and the 64th 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 Sunnyside Close (WR5 3NP) in the last 12 months was 71.4 per 1,000 residents and was 32.9% higher than the Kempsey average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 531.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunnyside Close (WR5 3NP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Main Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Centurion Drive (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Kempsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Main Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Paddock Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Christina Close | — |
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