WR2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2

WR2, Worcester has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WR2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WR2, encompassing approximately 32293 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (1.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)

WR2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 12
  • Burleigh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6

WR2 Crime Map

Postcodes in WR2

The postcode district are associated with the WR2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WR2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.161.64%
Anti-social behaviour271.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.849.52%
Burglary180.7180.00%
Vehicle crime160.56300.00%
Other theft120.500.00%
Public order110.37-56.00%
Shoplifting110.34-57.69%
Robbery50.34150.00%
Other crime40.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Drugs30.1250.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.105.17%
Anti-social behaviour271.8922.73%
Shoplifting260.8452.94%
Public order250.81257.14%
Criminal damage and arson210.7750.00%
Other theft120.659.09%
Burglary100.37400.00%
Other crime50.3166.67%
Vehicle crime40.15-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Drugs20.06-50.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences584.64-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour221.80-18.52%
Shoplifting170.68-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson140.53-17.65%
Other theft110.4383.33%
Public order70.34-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.22-16.67%
Drugs40.1533.33%
Other crime30.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-33.33%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Burglary20.06-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%
Robbery10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.334.76%
Anti-social behaviour272.040.00%
Shoplifting180.84260.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.56-19.05%
Public order100.530.00%
Burglary90.310.00%
Other theft60.28-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.19-45.45%
Bicycle theft30.1950.00%
Other crime30.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.09200.00%
Drugs30.0950.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.11-1.56%
Anti-social behaviour271.9535.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.840.00%
Other theft130.65160.00%
Vehicle crime110.40175.00%
Public order100.3425.00%
Burglary90.3180.00%
Shoplifting50.28-68.75%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.6442.22%
Criminal damage and arson211.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.6517.65%
Shoplifting160.62-15.79%
Public order80.500.00%
Burglary50.25-58.33%
Other theft50.15-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.15300.00%
Other crime20.12-71.43%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%
Drugs10.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.71-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson281.3955.56%
Shoplifting190.87-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour170.590.00%
Burglary120.53140.00%
Public order80.37-33.33%
Other crime70.25250.00%
Other theft60.22-45.45%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Drugs30.0950.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Robbery10.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.86-12.31%
Shoplifting241.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson180.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour170.56-19.05%
Public order120.5371.43%
Other theft110.37-26.67%
Burglary50.3466.67%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%
Other crime20.06-60.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.334.84%
Shoplifting282.01-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour210.87-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson160.6514.29%
Other theft150.50-6.25%
Public order70.46-41.67%
Other crime50.2266.67%
Vehicle crime50.15-28.57%
Drugs30.1550.00%
Burglary30.09-40.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.73-1.59%
Shoplifting341.92183.33%
Anti-social behaviour221.05-21.43%
Other theft160.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.50-17.65%
Public order120.4371.43%
Vehicle crime70.3740.00%
Burglary50.22-64.29%
Other crime30.15200.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Drugs20.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.26-29.21%
Anti-social behaviour281.95-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson170.8713.33%
Burglary140.5327.27%
Shoplifting120.43-33.33%
Other theft120.370.00%
Public order70.37-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.2225.00%
Vehicle crime50.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Drugs20.06100.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Other crime10.06-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour342.760.00%
Shoplifting181.050.00%
Vehicle crime150.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.460.00%
Other theft120.460.00%
Burglary110.370.00%
Public order110.340.00%
Other crime50.340.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202422
June 202427
May 202427
April 202420
March 202417
February 202417
January 202421
December 202322
November 202328
October 202334

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202425
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202426
July 202417
June 202418
May 20245
April 202416
March 202419
February 202424
January 202428
December 202334
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202461
July 202458
June 202466
May 202463
April 202464
March 202445
February 202457
January 202465
December 202362
November 202363
October 202389

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202414
June 202417
May 202421
April 202421
March 202428
February 202418
January 202416
December 202314
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gresham Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burleigh Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shakespeare Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grenville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bush Walk
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. St Clement'S Close
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hopton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Upton Road
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 14. Elm Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawkwood Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Ostler Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Essex Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. University Park Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Stainburn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bromyard Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Hales Orchard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St John'S
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Glebe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lapal Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bromyard Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Church Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1