Total Crime Rate
68.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick , and the 67th 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 Church Lane (WR6 5DE) in the last 12 months was 68.1 per 1,000 residents and was 118.4% higher than the Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick average (31.2 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 57.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (WR6 5DE), the main crime hotspot is near Woodland Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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