WR8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR8

WR8, Wychavon has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WR8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WR8, encompassing approximately 8381 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WR8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 8
  • Linton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bettle Close with total crimes: 4

WR8 Crime Map

Postcodes in WR8

The postcode district are associated with the WR8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WR8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.56-38.46%
Other theft131.9185.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.55166.67%
Vehicle crime50.950.00%
Burglary40.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-20.00%
Shoplifting40.48-42.86%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.23116.67%
Public order93.10350.00%
Other theft71.07-41.67%
Shoplifting70.8475.00%
Burglary50.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-70.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.43-47.37%
Vehicle crime71.1975.00%
Burglary60.84200.00%
Shoplifting40.72300.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.8046.15%
Violence and sexual offences162.270.00%
Other theft61.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-40.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Burglary20.24100.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.9144.44%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7266.67%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order20.24-71.43%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.85-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour91.4380.00%
Public order71.07133.33%
Vehicle crime70.84-53.33%
Other theft60.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime155.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.79-13.33%
Other theft51.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.60-28.57%
Public order30.60200.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Other crime30.36200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.0115.38%
Anti-social behaviour71.79250.00%
Vehicle crime60.8420.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.70-38.10%
Vehicle crime51.55-66.67%
Public order40.600.00%
Other theft40.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.80-32.26%
Vehicle crime152.51400.00%
Other theft81.79166.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-60.00%
Burglary30.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-57.14%
Shoplifting30.36-62.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.9555.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.70150.00%
Shoplifting81.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.95133.33%
Public order60.84200.00%
Burglary50.72-16.67%
Other theft30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-62.50%
Other crime20.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.800.00%
Vehicle crime82.390.00%
Shoplifting70.950.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 202415
January 20246
December 20235
November 202315
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 202419
April 202413
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202426
June 202412
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 202321
October 202331
September 202320

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Motorway Service Area
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Linton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bettle Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. New Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stonebow Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Walcot Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Brickyard Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Minge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Court Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bowling Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. London Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hangman'S Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Tewkesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hill View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ryall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Church Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bay Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Court Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ploughfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vicarage Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1