Crime Rates at St Richards Gardens, Droitwich, WR9 8HR

St Richards Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Droitwich South West , and the 125th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

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 St Richards Gardens (WR9 8HR) in the last 12 months was 67.2 per 1,000 residents and was 17.7% lower than the Droitwich South West average (81.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 40.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Richards Gardens (WR9 8HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Colman Road, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Richard'S Gardens (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.