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

Overview of Crime in WR1 1DX

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DX, Worcester has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.19 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1DX 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 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1DX, encompassing approximately 3410 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 1DX area, explore the WR1 1DX 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 (6.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)

WR1 1DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Angel Street with total crimes: 22
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1DX 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 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8774.196.10%
Shoplifting4625.5127.78%
Anti-social behaviour3113.49-11.43%
Public order219.0923.53%
Bicycle theft166.16166.67%
Other theft164.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.69-45.45%
Drugs63.52-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.76300.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Theft from the person31.170.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Robbery10.88-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8267.15-24.77%
Shoplifting3624.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour3510.566.06%
Criminal damage and arson2210.2646.67%
Public order176.450.00%
Other theft124.990.00%
Drugs73.520.00%
Bicycle theft62.05200.00%
Burglary41.7633.33%
Robbery41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10969.5032.93%
Anti-social behaviour3331.96-29.79%
Shoplifting279.68-22.86%
Public order177.92-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson154.997.14%
Other theft124.4050.00%
Drugs73.52-22.22%
Burglary32.0550.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-60.00%
Theft from the person20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8270.96-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour4724.05-17.54%
Shoplifting3513.78-23.91%
Public order1810.26-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson145.28-12.50%
Bicycle theft114.11175.00%
Drugs93.2380.00%
Other theft82.64-55.56%
Possession of weapons52.35150.00%
Theft from the person51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime41.47100.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8478.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour5724.6316.33%
Shoplifting4616.7184.00%
Public order2313.4915.00%
Other theft186.7463.64%
Criminal damage and arson165.2814.29%
Other crime54.690.00%
Drugs51.47-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.47-66.67%
Theft from the person31.170.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.59-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8469.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour4924.636.52%
Shoplifting2514.3725.00%
Public order207.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson145.867.69%
Bicycle theft124.11100.00%
Other theft113.52-8.33%
Drugs93.23-18.18%
Possession of weapons52.6425.00%
Theft from the person31.470.00%
Burglary20.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.29-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9876.8319.51%
Anti-social behaviour4628.74-11.54%
Public order3013.4966.67%
Shoplifting208.805.26%
Criminal damage and arson135.8618.18%
Other theft123.8171.43%
Drugs113.52120.00%
Burglary73.23250.00%
Bicycle theft62.0550.00%
Robbery51.76150.00%
Possession of weapons41.47-20.00%
Other crime41.1733.33%
Theft from the person31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8263.05-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour5224.05-5.45%
Shoplifting1915.25-45.71%
Public order185.57-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson115.28-42.11%
Other theft73.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons52.05-28.57%
Drugs51.47-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.47-33.33%
Theft from the person41.1733.33%
Other crime31.17-66.67%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 offences10482.990.97%
Anti-social behaviour5530.5012.24%
Shoplifting3516.1320.69%
Public order1910.26-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson195.5772.73%
Other theft145.57-22.22%
Drugs124.1150.00%
Other crime93.52800.00%
Possession of weapons72.64133.33%
Bicycle theft62.05-45.45%
Theft from the person31.76200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10379.1818.39%
Anti-social behaviour4930.20-14.04%
Shoplifting2914.3726.09%
Public order248.500.00%
Other theft187.0438.46%
Bicycle theft115.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.23-8.33%
Drugs83.23-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.350.00%
Burglary41.47-42.86%
Robbery31.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.88-80.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8778.3016.00%
Anti-social behaviour5725.51-3.39%
Public order2416.7141.18%
Shoplifting237.04-39.47%
Drugs156.7450.00%
Other theft134.40116.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft113.5210.00%
Burglary73.23-30.00%
Possession of weapons62.05200.00%
Theft from the person51.7625.00%
Robbery41.4733.33%
Other crime31.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7575.66-2.60%
Anti-social behaviour5921.9963.89%
Shoplifting3817.3065.22%
Criminal damage and arson1811.1450.00%
Public order175.28-5.56%
Burglary104.99150.00%
Bicycle theft102.9366.67%
Drugs102.93100.00%
Other theft62.93-33.33%
Theft from the person41.76300.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Other crime30.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7758.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour3622.580.00%
Shoplifting2310.560.00%
Public order186.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.280.00%
Other theft93.520.00%
Bicycle theft62.640.00%
Drugs51.760.00%
Other crime51.470.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202436
July 202427
June 202435
May 202446
April 202425
March 202420
February 202419
January 202435
December 202329
November 202323
October 202338
September 202323

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
July 202433
June 202447
May 202457
April 202449
March 202446
February 202452
January 202455
December 202349
November 202357
October 202359
September 202336

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20242
June 202411
May 20244
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 1154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202482
July 2024109
June 202482
May 202484
April 202484
March 202498
February 202482
January 2024104
December 2023103
November 202387
October 202375
September 202377

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202318
November 202313
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202417
June 202418
May 202423
April 202420
March 202430
February 202418
January 202419
December 202324
November 202324
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202415
June 202414
May 202416
April 202414
March 202413
February 202411
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 37 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
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 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 20233
September 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Angel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 22. Netherton Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft3
  • 23. Malthouse Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Broad Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Martin'S Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 26. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Back Lane South
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Severn Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2