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Crime in Malvern

Malvern had 640 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 18 Malvern Hills areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 96% above the middle Malvern Hills area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

WR14, Malvern Hills · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Malvern

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80.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 18Malvern Hills rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common247 in 3 months

Month by month

194 Mar 198 Apr 174 May 184 Jun 234 Jul 222 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Malvern. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24739%
anti-social behaviour10116%
shoplifting9315%
theft467%
criminal damage416%
public order416%
burglary193%
vehicle crime183%

Malvern against Malvern Hills

TypeMalvern per 1,000Middle Malvern Hills areaChange
Violence31.222.20%
Burglary2.43.6▼ 17%
Vehicle crime2.30▲ 64%
Anti-social behaviour12.86▲ 173%
Theft and robbery6.94▲ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newland260▲ 61%
Malvern Wells94.2▲ 157%
Malvern80.8▲ 13%
West Malvern71.9▲ 4%
Colwall17.5▼ 19%
Leigh Sinton11.3–
See every Malvern Hills area ranked on the crime in Malvern Hills page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Malvern a safe area?

Malvern had about 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 18 Malvern Hills areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Malvern?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (247), followed by anti-social behaviour (101) and shoplifting (93).