FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1DB

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DB, Worcester has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.55 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 31.62 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 1DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1DB, encompassing approximately 3617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 1DB area, explore the WR1 1DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (28.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WR1 1DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11268.5528.74%
Anti-social behaviour3430.96-27.66%
Shoplifting309.40-37.50%
Public order198.29-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.256.67%
Other theft124.4233.33%
Drugs73.32-22.22%
Burglary41.9333.33%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.83-60.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8774.083.57%
Shoplifting4824.05-18.64%
Anti-social behaviour4713.27-20.34%
Public order2012.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson155.530.00%
Bicycle theft134.15160.00%
Other theft93.59-52.63%
Drugs92.4980.00%
Possession of weapons52.49150.00%
Theft from the person51.3866.67%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other crime10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8478.78-3.45%
Shoplifting5923.2284.38%
Anti-social behaviour5916.3113.46%
Public order2416.3120.00%
Other theft196.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson155.257.14%
Other crime54.150.00%
Drugs51.38-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.38-61.54%
Theft from the person31.380.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8770.21-17.92%
Anti-social behaviour5224.0510.64%
Shoplifting3214.370.00%
Public order208.85-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson145.53-6.67%
Bicycle theft133.8785.71%
Other theft123.59-7.69%
Drugs93.32-18.18%
Possession of weapons52.4925.00%
Burglary31.38-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Theft from the person30.83-25.00%
Robbery10.83-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10680.7121.84%
Anti-social behaviour4729.30-16.07%
Public order3412.9978.95%
Shoplifting329.4010.34%
Criminal damage and arson158.8536.36%
Other theft134.1585.71%
Drugs113.59120.00%
Bicycle theft73.0440.00%
Burglary71.93250.00%
Robbery51.93150.00%
Possession of weapons41.38-20.00%
Theft from the person41.110.00%
Other crime41.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8765.23-16.35%
Anti-social behaviour5624.051.82%
Shoplifting2915.48-29.27%
Public order198.02-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.25-42.11%
Other theft73.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.93-28.57%
Drugs51.38-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.38-16.67%
Theft from the person41.3833.33%
Other crime31.11-66.67%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10480.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5528.757.84%
Shoplifting4115.2032.26%
Public order2011.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.5358.33%
Other theft145.25-22.22%
Drugs123.8750.00%
Other crime93.32800.00%
Possession of weapons72.49133.33%
Bicycle theft61.93-45.45%
Theft from the person31.6650.00%
Burglary10.83-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10477.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour5128.75-12.07%
Shoplifting3114.1014.81%
Public order258.57-7.41%
Other theft186.9128.57%
Criminal damage and arson124.98-7.69%
Bicycle theft113.32-21.43%
Drugs83.04-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.21500.00%
Burglary41.66-42.86%
Robbery31.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.83-50.00%
Theft from the person20.83-60.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9178.7819.74%
Anti-social behaviour5825.15-3.33%
Public order2716.0342.11%
Shoplifting277.46-40.00%
Drugs157.4636.36%
Bicycle theft144.1540.00%
Other theft143.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.87-35.00%
Burglary73.59-36.36%
Possession of weapons61.93100.00%
Theft from the person51.6625.00%
Robbery41.3833.33%
Other crime31.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7676.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour6021.0146.34%
Shoplifting4516.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson2012.4481.82%
Public order195.53-13.64%
Burglary115.25175.00%
Drugs113.0457.14%
Bicycle theft103.0466.67%
Other theft72.76-22.22%
Other crime51.930.00%
Theft from the person41.38300.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons30.83200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7660.26-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour4121.01-4.65%
Shoplifting3011.33-25.00%
Public order228.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.08-21.43%
Other theft93.04-40.00%
Drugs72.49-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.93-53.85%
Other crime51.66400.00%
Burglary41.38-33.33%
Robbery31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8270.76-18.81%
Anti-social behaviour4322.67-2.27%
Shoplifting4011.898.11%
Public order2211.06-21.43%
Other theft156.0815.38%
Criminal damage and arson144.15-12.50%
Bicycle theft133.87-27.78%
Drugs103.59-9.09%
Burglary62.76200.00%
Possession of weapons41.6633.33%
Robbery31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Theft from the person10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10178.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour4427.920.00%
Shoplifting3712.160.00%
Public order2810.230.00%
Bicycle theft187.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.980.00%
Other theft134.420.00%
Drugs113.590.00%
Vehicle crime53.040.00%
Robbery41.380.00%
Theft from the person31.110.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 1197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024112
June 202487
May 202484
April 202487
March 2024106
February 202487
January 2024104
December 2023104
November 202391
October 202376
September 202376
August 202382
July 2023101

A total of 647 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202447
May 202459
April 202452
March 202447
February 202456
January 202455
December 202351
November 202358
October 202360
September 202341
August 202343
July 202344

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202415
May 202415
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202313
October 202320
September 202311
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 202419
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247
January 202414
December 202318
November 202314
October 20237
September 20239
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202448
May 202459
April 202432
March 202432
February 202429
January 202441
December 202331
November 202327
October 202345
September 202330
August 202340
July 202337

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311
September 20237
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202420
May 202424
April 202420
March 202434
February 202419
January 202420
December 202325
November 202327
October 202319
September 202322
August 202322
July 202328

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 123 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310
September 20236
August 202313
July 202318

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 1DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 6. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 25. Severn Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 28. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1