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

Overview of Crime in WR1 1DS

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DS, Worcester has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.42 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 309 crimes and a crime rate of 30.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1DS, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR1 1DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angel Street with total crimes: 22
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7446.427.25%
Anti-social behaviour2820.213.70%
Public order137.650.00%
Bicycle theft123.55140.00%
Other theft103.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.73-43.75%
Shoplifting62.4650.00%
Burglary41.64100.00%
Theft from the person31.090.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Drugs20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.55-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6942.59-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour2718.8412.50%
Criminal damage and arson167.3745.45%
Public order134.37-7.14%
Other theft83.55-27.27%
Bicycle theft52.180.00%
Drugs51.3725.00%
Shoplifting41.37-63.64%
Robbery31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8748.3340.32%
Anti-social behaviour2423.75-35.14%
Public order146.5555.56%
Shoplifting113.8222.22%
Criminal damage and arson113.00-21.43%
Other theft113.0083.33%
Other crime43.00300.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Drugs41.09-42.86%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6245.60-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour3716.93-13.95%
Criminal damage and arson1410.107.69%
Bicycle theft93.82125.00%
Public order92.46-55.00%
Shoplifting92.4612.50%
Drugs72.46133.33%
Other theft61.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.64400.00%
Theft from the person41.37100.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6851.616.25%
Anti-social behaviour4318.5734.38%
Public order2011.7433.33%
Other theft185.46157.14%
Criminal damage and arson134.9118.18%
Shoplifting83.55166.67%
Bicycle theft42.18-55.56%
Other crime41.090.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Drugs30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6443.14-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour3217.476.67%
Public order158.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.1010.00%
Bicycle theft93.0080.00%
Other theft72.46-22.22%
Drugs61.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.64200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-62.50%
Theft from the person30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Robbery10.82-80.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7452.4221.31%
Anti-social behaviour3020.21-30.23%
Public order258.1966.67%
Drugs106.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7342.86%
Other theft92.7312.50%
Shoplifting82.46100.00%
Burglary62.18200.00%
Bicycle theft51.6466.67%
Robbery51.37400.00%
Other crime41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Theft from the person20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6143.14-27.38%
Anti-social behaviour4316.667.50%
Public order1511.7450.00%
Other theft84.10-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.18-56.25%
Shoplifting41.91-50.00%
Drugs41.09-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.090.00%
Theft from the person41.09100.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Other crime20.82-60.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8452.979.09%
Anti-social behaviour4022.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson1610.92100.00%
Other theft134.37-7.14%
Public order103.55-33.33%
Drugs92.7350.00%
Shoplifting82.4660.00%
Other crime52.18400.00%
Possession of weapons41.37100.00%
Bicycle theft31.09-66.67%
Theft from the person20.82100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7749.9713.24%
Anti-social behaviour3521.02-7.89%
Public order159.56-21.05%
Other theft144.1040.00%
Bicycle theft93.82-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.46-11.11%
Drugs62.18-45.45%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Burglary41.09-42.86%
Robbery21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6852.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3818.570.00%
Public order1910.380.00%
Drugs115.190.00%
Bicycle theft103.000.00%
Other theft102.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.730.00%
Burglary72.460.00%
Possession of weapons51.910.00%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Other crime30.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202424
June 202437
May 202443
April 202432
March 202430
February 202443
January 202440
December 202335
November 202338

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202418
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 20249
May 202420
April 202415
March 202425
February 202415
January 202410
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 788 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202469
July 202487
June 202462
May 202468
April 202464
March 202474
February 202461
January 202484
December 202377
November 202368

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Angel Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total13
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Angel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 16. Netherton Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft3
  • 17. Broad Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Back Lane South
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Severn Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Sansome Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. The Butts
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Farrier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chestnut Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Westbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pierpoint Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sansome Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1