WR4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4

WR4, Worcester has recorded a total of 376 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WR4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WR4, encompassing approximately 26809 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (-2.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-36.23% decrease)

WR4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WR4 Crime Map

Postcodes in WR4

The postcode district are associated with the WR4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WR4 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 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12114.03-2.42%
Shoplifting704.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour442.61-36.23%
Criminal damage and arson291.64-12.12%
Public order281.0812.00%
Drugs161.0445.45%
Other theft140.60-41.67%
Possession of weapons120.52200.00%
Burglary110.4557.14%
Other crime90.4180.00%
Bicycle theft90.34200.00%
Vehicle crime80.34-11.11%
Robbery30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12415.03-16.78%
Shoplifting844.6378.72%
Anti-social behaviour693.134.55%
Criminal damage and arson332.5722.22%
Public order251.230.00%
Other theft240.93140.00%
Drugs110.90-8.33%
Vehicle crime90.41-10.00%
Burglary70.3475.00%
Other crime50.26-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.19-33.33%
Robbery30.1550.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-40.00%
Theft from the person20.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14913.995.67%
Anti-social behaviour665.5610.00%
Shoplifting472.46-31.88%
Criminal damage and arson271.7522.73%
Public order251.018.70%
Drugs120.9320.00%
Other theft100.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime100.37-50.00%
Other crime80.37100.00%
Possession of weapons60.300.00%
Bicycle theft50.22-54.55%
Theft from the person40.190.00%
Burglary40.15-60.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14114.66-10.76%
Shoplifting695.26-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour602.57-31.03%
Public order232.24-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson220.86-29.03%
Vehicle crime200.8242.86%
Other theft120.750.00%
Bicycle theft110.45175.00%
Burglary100.41150.00%
Drugs100.3742.86%
Possession of weapons60.37100.00%
Other crime40.22-33.33%
Theft from the person40.1533.33%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15817.1217.04%
Shoplifting995.8945.59%
Anti-social behaviour873.6910.13%
Criminal damage and arson313.25-27.91%
Public order301.1615.38%
Vehicle crime141.1216.67%
Other theft120.52-25.00%
Drugs70.45-22.22%
Other crime60.260.00%
Burglary40.22-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.15-57.14%
Theft from the person30.1150.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13515.63-19.16%
Anti-social behaviour795.049.72%
Shoplifting682.9565.85%
Criminal damage and arson432.544.88%
Public order261.60-21.21%
Other theft160.97-11.11%
Vehicle crime120.6020.00%
Drugs90.4512.50%
Burglary90.34-10.00%
Possession of weapons70.3416.67%
Other crime60.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.22-16.67%
Robbery20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16715.7831.50%
Anti-social behaviour726.2318.03%
Shoplifting412.6917.14%
Criminal damage and arson411.5341.38%
Public order331.5373.68%
Other theft181.23125.00%
Other crime100.67233.33%
Vehicle crime100.3725.00%
Burglary100.37900.00%
Drugs80.370.00%
Bicycle theft60.3050.00%
Possession of weapons60.22200.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12711.45-13.01%
Anti-social behaviour614.74-17.57%
Shoplifting352.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson291.317.41%
Public order191.08-17.39%
Other theft80.71-65.22%
Vehicle crime80.30-20.00%
Drugs80.30-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.30100.00%
Other crime30.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.11-71.43%
Robbery10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%
Burglary10.04-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14614.442.10%
Anti-social behaviour745.4539.62%
Shoplifting452.769.76%
Criminal damage and arson271.68-12.90%
Public order231.01-11.54%
Other theft230.869.52%
Drugs100.86150.00%
Vehicle crime100.37-23.08%
Other crime90.37200.00%
Burglary80.340.00%
Possession of weapons70.30133.33%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14313.208.33%
Anti-social behaviour535.33-24.29%
Shoplifting411.987.89%
Criminal damage and arson311.53-8.82%
Public order261.16-13.33%
Other theft210.97-8.70%
Vehicle crime130.7818.18%
Burglary80.48-63.64%
Bicycle theft60.3020.00%
Drugs40.22-66.67%
Other crime30.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.11-40.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13214.66-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour704.92-24.73%
Shoplifting382.61-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson341.42-27.66%
Public order301.27-9.09%
Other theft231.124.55%
Burglary220.86-37.14%
Drugs120.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime110.45-31.25%
Other crime60.410.00%
Possession of weapons50.2225.00%
Bicycle theft50.19-16.67%
Robbery30.19200.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13818.020.73%
Anti-social behaviour935.154.49%
Shoplifting563.473.70%
Criminal damage and arson472.0956.67%
Burglary351.750.00%
Public order331.3113.79%
Drugs241.23118.18%
Other theft220.90-12.00%
Vehicle crime160.82-67.35%
Other crime60.600.00%
Bicycle theft60.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.220.00%
Theft from the person20.15100.00%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13717.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour895.110.00%
Shoplifting543.320.00%
Vehicle crime492.010.00%
Burglary351.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.310.00%
Public order291.120.00%
Other theft251.080.00%
Drugs110.930.00%
Bicycle theft90.410.00%
Other crime60.340.00%
Possession of weapons40.220.00%
Robbery30.150.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 747 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202484
July 202447
June 202469
May 202499
April 202468
March 202441
February 202435
January 202445
December 202341
November 202338
October 202356
September 202354

A total of 917 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202469
July 202466
June 202460
May 202487
April 202479
March 202472
February 202461
January 202474
December 202353
November 202370
October 202393
September 202389

A total of 1818 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 2024124
July 2024149
June 2024141
May 2024158
April 2024135
March 2024167
February 2024127
January 2024146
December 2023143
November 2023132
October 2023138
September 2023137

A total of 350 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 202425
June 202423
May 202430
April 202426
March 202433
February 202419
January 202423
December 202326
November 202330
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 424 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
July 202427
June 202422
May 202431
April 202443
March 202441
February 202429
January 202427
December 202331
November 202334
October 202347
September 202330

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202416
March 202418
February 20248
January 202423
December 202321
November 202323
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 202322
October 202335
September 202335

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202420
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 202316
September 202349

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 202324
September 202311

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 4. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Brookthorpe Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wiselack Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 10. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 11. B4205
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Gamekeepers Drive
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheelwright Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Crickley Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Oakridge Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Paul'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cranham Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Stanier Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 20. Martindale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. The Fairway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. Sycamore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 23. Rowan Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Honister Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Chalford Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Tolladine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Birch Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3