Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill View Gardens area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Kempsey , and the 117th lowest 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 Hill View Gardens (WR8 0QJ) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 36.8% lower than the Kempsey average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill View Gardens (WR8 0QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ryall Meadow, with 6 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Kempsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ryall Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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