WR1 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1DU

WR1 1DU, Worcester has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.81 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1DU 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 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1DU, encompassing approximately 3636 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (8.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)

WR1 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Angel Street with total crimes: 22
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14

WR1 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8766.818.75%
Shoplifting4023.9217.65%
Anti-social behaviour3011.003.45%
Public order198.2526.67%
Bicycle theft155.22150.00%
Other theft134.128.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.57-40.00%
Drugs73.300.00%
Burglary51.9266.67%
Possession of weapons41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Theft from the person31.100.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Robbery10.82-80.00%

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 offences8059.39-20.00%
Shoplifting3422.0036.00%
Anti-social behaviour299.35-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson207.9742.86%
Public order155.50-6.25%
Other theft124.12-7.69%
Drugs73.3016.67%
Bicycle theft61.92200.00%
Robbery51.6566.67%
Burglary31.370.00%
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 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10060.7736.99%
Anti-social behaviour3027.50-31.82%
Shoplifting258.25-24.24%
Public order166.87-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.400.00%
Other theft133.8544.44%
Drugs63.57-14.29%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Robbery30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%

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 offences7361.32-7.59%
Anti-social behaviour4420.07-16.98%
Shoplifting3312.10-13.16%
Public order179.07-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson144.670.00%
Bicycle theft103.85150.00%
Other theft92.75-50.00%
Drugs72.4775.00%
Theft from the person51.9266.67%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7967.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour5321.7215.22%
Shoplifting3814.5765.22%
Public order2110.4516.67%
Other theft185.7763.64%
Criminal damage and arson144.9516.67%
Other crime53.850.00%
Drugs41.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.10-66.67%
Theft from the person31.100.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7961.59-11.24%
Anti-social behaviour4621.7217.95%
Shoplifting2312.6521.05%
Public order186.32-35.71%
Bicycle theft124.9571.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.30-7.69%
Other theft113.300.00%
Drugs83.02-20.00%
Possession of weapons52.20150.00%
Burglary31.37-50.00%
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 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8965.7125.35%
Anti-social behaviour3924.47-25.00%
Public order2810.7255.56%
Shoplifting197.705.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.2244.44%
Other theft113.5757.14%
Drugs103.02100.00%
Bicycle theft72.7575.00%
Burglary61.92200.00%
Robbery51.65150.00%
Other crime41.3733.33%
Theft from the person31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7155.27-24.47%
Anti-social behaviour5219.526.12%
Public order1814.305.88%
Shoplifting184.95-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson94.95-47.06%
Other theft72.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.92-16.67%
Drugs51.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.37-20.00%
Theft from the person41.10100.00%
Other crime31.10-66.67%
Robbery20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9470.94-1.05%
Anti-social behaviour4925.8519.51%
Shoplifting3513.4740.00%
Public order179.62-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson174.6754.55%
Other theft144.67-12.50%
Drugs103.8566.67%
Other crime92.75800.00%
Possession of weapons62.47100.00%
Bicycle theft51.65-50.00%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9565.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour4126.12-21.15%
Shoplifting2511.278.70%
Public order216.87-19.23%
Other theft165.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson114.40-8.33%
Bicycle theft103.020.00%
Drugs62.75-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.65400.00%
Possession of weapons31.37-50.00%
Burglary30.82-50.00%
Robbery20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person10.55-75.00%
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 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7668.4613.43%
Anti-social behaviour5220.904.00%
Public order2614.3062.50%
Shoplifting237.15-39.47%
Other theft146.32133.33%
Drugs133.8544.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.57-36.84%
Bicycle theft103.3011.11%
Possession of weapons62.75100.00%
Burglary61.65-40.00%
Theft from the person41.6533.33%
Robbery31.100.00%
Other crime30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6765.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour5018.420.00%
Shoplifting3813.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1910.450.00%
Public order165.220.00%
Burglary104.400.00%
Bicycle theft92.750.00%
Drugs92.470.00%
Other theft62.470.00%
Other crime41.650.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 202425
June 202433
May 202438
April 202423
March 202419
February 202418
January 202435
December 202325
November 202323
October 202338

A total of 515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 202430
June 202444
May 202453
April 202446
March 202439
February 202452
January 202449
December 202341
November 202352
October 202350

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 202412
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 990 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202480
July 2024100
June 202473
May 202479
April 202479
March 202489
February 202471
January 202494
December 202395
November 202376
October 202367

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202418
April 202411
March 202411
February 20247
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202416
June 202417
May 202421
April 202418
March 202428
February 202418
January 202417
December 202321
November 202326
October 202316

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

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

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Angel Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Castle Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total13
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Angel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 21. Netherton Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft3
  • 22. Malthouse Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Broad Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Martin'S Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Lane South
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Severn Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 30. The Shambles
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1