Crime Rates at Ledwych Close, Droitwich, WR9 9LJ

Ledwych Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Droitwich South West , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

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 Ledwych Close (WR9 9LJ) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.4% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ledwych Close (WR9 9LJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stouton Croft, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Steynors Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.