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

Overview of Crime in WR1 1DN

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DN, Worcester has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.80 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 31.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 1DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1DN, encompassing approximately 3673 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 1DN area, explore the WR1 1DN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR1 1DN area, visit the WR1 1DN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-18.37% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)

WR1 1DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 17
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 13

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8058.80-18.37%
Shoplifting3421.7836.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.26-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson207.8942.86%
Public order155.44-6.25%
Other theft124.08-7.69%
Drugs73.2716.67%
Bicycle theft61.91200.00%
Robbery51.6366.67%
Burglary31.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9859.6134.25%
Anti-social behaviour3026.68-31.82%
Shoplifting258.17-24.24%
Public order166.81-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.360.00%
Other theft133.8144.44%
Drugs63.54-14.29%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Robbery30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7360.70-3.95%
Anti-social behaviour4419.87-16.98%
Shoplifting3311.98-13.16%
Public order178.98-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson144.630.00%
Bicycle theft103.81150.00%
Other theft92.72-50.00%
Drugs72.4575.00%
Theft from the person51.9166.67%
Vehicle crime51.36150.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7666.15-1.30%
Anti-social behaviour5320.6915.22%
Shoplifting3814.4365.22%
Public order2110.3416.67%
Other theft185.7263.64%
Criminal damage and arson144.9016.67%
Other crime53.810.00%
Drugs41.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.09-66.67%
Theft from the person31.090.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7760.43-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour4620.9624.32%
Shoplifting2312.5221.05%
Public order186.26-35.71%
Bicycle theft124.9071.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.27-7.69%
Other theft113.270.00%
Drugs82.99-20.00%
Possession of weapons52.18150.00%
Burglary31.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Robbery10.82-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8864.2427.54%
Anti-social behaviour3723.95-26.00%
Public order2810.0755.56%
Shoplifting197.625.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.1744.44%
Other theft113.5457.14%
Drugs102.99100.00%
Bicycle theft72.7275.00%
Burglary61.91200.00%
Robbery51.63150.00%
Other crime41.3633.33%
Theft from the person31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6953.63-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour5018.782.04%
Public order1813.6112.50%
Shoplifting184.90-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-47.06%
Other theft72.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.91-16.67%
Drugs51.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.36-20.00%
Theft from the person41.09100.00%
Other crime31.09-66.67%
Robbery20.820.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9369.69-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour4925.3222.50%
Shoplifting3513.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson179.5354.55%
Public order164.63-23.81%
Other theft144.36-12.50%
Drugs103.8166.67%
Other crime92.72800.00%
Possession of weapons62.45100.00%
Bicycle theft51.63-50.00%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9565.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour4025.86-21.57%
Shoplifting2510.898.70%
Public order216.81-19.23%
Other theft165.7223.08%
Criminal damage and arson114.36-8.33%
Bicycle theft102.990.00%
Drugs62.72-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.63400.00%
Possession of weapons31.36-50.00%
Burglary30.82-50.00%
Robbery20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7666.9616.92%
Anti-social behaviour5120.692.00%
Public order2613.8862.50%
Shoplifting237.08-39.47%
Drugs136.2644.44%
Other theft133.54160.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.54-36.84%
Bicycle theft103.2711.11%
Possession of weapons62.72100.00%
Burglary61.63-40.00%
Robbery31.630.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Other crime30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6564.24-1.52%
Anti-social behaviour5017.6947.06%
Shoplifting3813.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1910.3458.33%
Public order165.1714.29%
Burglary104.36150.00%
Bicycle theft92.7250.00%
Drugs92.4580.00%
Other theft52.45-28.57%
Other crime41.36-20.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Theft from the person30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6648.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3417.970.00%
Shoplifting199.260.00%
Public order145.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.810.00%
Other theft73.270.00%
Bicycle theft61.910.00%
Drugs51.630.00%
Other crime51.360.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202425
June 202433
May 202438
April 202423
March 202419
February 202418
January 202435
December 202325
November 202323
October 202338
September 202319

A total of 513 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202430
June 202444
May 202453
April 202446
March 202437
February 202450
January 202449
December 202340
November 202351
October 202350
September 202334

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 956 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 202498
June 202473
May 202476
April 202477
March 202488
February 202469
January 202493
December 202395
November 202376
October 202365
September 202366

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202418
April 202411
March 202411
February 20247
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 202417
May 202421
April 202418
March 202428
February 202418
January 202416
December 202321
November 202326
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 202417
December 202311
November 202312
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shaw Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Angel Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bank Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Netherton Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Foregate Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trinity Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Farrier Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. New Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. St Swithin'S Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Foregate
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Cross
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Angel Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mealcheapen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Padmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A449
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Back Lane South
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Moreton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1