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

Overview of Crime in WR1 1EA

FOREGATE STREET, WR1 1EA, Worcester has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.03 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1EA, encompassing approximately 3425 residents.

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

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: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)

WR1 1EA 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 1EA 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 offences8775.036.10%
Shoplifting4625.4027.78%
Anti-social behaviour3213.43-17.95%
Public order219.3423.53%
Other theft176.1330.77%
Bicycle theft164.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.67-45.45%
Drugs73.500.00%
Possession of weapons42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Theft from the person31.170.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Robbery10.88-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8268.60-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour3923.948.33%
Shoplifting3611.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson2210.5146.67%
Public order176.42-5.56%
Other theft134.960.00%
Drugs73.800.00%
Bicycle theft62.04200.00%
Robbery51.7566.67%
Burglary41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10870.3630.12%
Anti-social behaviour3631.53-25.00%
Shoplifting2710.51-22.86%
Public order187.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.257.14%
Other theft134.3862.50%
Drugs73.80-22.22%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-60.00%
Theft from the person20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8371.23-2.35%
Anti-social behaviour4824.23-20.00%
Shoplifting3514.01-23.91%
Public order1810.22-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson145.25-12.50%
Bicycle theft114.09175.00%
Drugs93.2180.00%
Other theft82.63-55.56%
Possession of weapons52.34150.00%
Theft from the person51.4666.67%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8579.41-1.16%
Anti-social behaviour6024.8117.65%
Shoplifting4617.5276.92%
Public order2313.4315.00%
Other theft186.7163.64%
Criminal damage and arson165.2514.29%
Other crime54.670.00%
Drugs51.46-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.46-69.23%
Theft from the person31.170.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.58-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8671.23-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour5125.118.51%
Shoplifting2614.8930.00%
Public order207.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson145.847.69%
Bicycle theft134.0985.71%
Other theft113.80-8.33%
Drugs93.21-18.18%
Possession of weapons52.6325.00%
Burglary31.46-57.14%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.58-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9877.0719.51%
Anti-social behaviour4728.61-9.62%
Public order3013.7266.67%
Shoplifting208.765.26%
Criminal damage and arson135.8418.18%
Other theft123.8071.43%
Drugs113.50120.00%
Bicycle theft73.2140.00%
Burglary72.04250.00%
Robbery52.04150.00%
Possession of weapons41.46-20.00%
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 offences8263.06-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour5223.94-5.45%
Shoplifting1915.18-45.71%
Public order185.55-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson115.25-42.11%
Other theft73.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons52.04-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.46-16.67%
Drugs51.46-58.33%
Theft from the person41.4633.33%
Other crime31.17-66.67%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 offences10482.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour5530.3610.00%
Shoplifting3516.0620.69%
Public order1910.22-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson195.5572.73%
Other theft145.55-22.22%
Drugs124.0950.00%
Other crime93.50800.00%
Possession of weapons72.63133.33%
Bicycle theft62.04-45.45%
Theft from the person31.75200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10479.4118.18%
Anti-social behaviour5030.36-12.28%
Shoplifting2914.6026.09%
Public order248.47-4.00%
Other theft187.0128.57%
Bicycle theft115.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.21-15.38%
Drugs83.21-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.34400.00%
Burglary41.46-42.86%
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 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8879.4117.33%
Anti-social behaviour5725.69-3.39%
Public order2516.6438.89%
Shoplifting237.30-41.03%
Drugs156.7150.00%
Other theft144.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.09-27.78%
Bicycle theft113.8010.00%
Burglary73.21-30.00%
Possession of weapons62.04200.00%
Theft from the person51.7525.00%
Robbery41.4633.33%
Other crime31.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%

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 offences7575.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5921.890.00%
Shoplifting3917.220.00%
Public order1811.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.250.00%
Burglary105.250.00%
Bicycle theft102.920.00%
Drugs102.920.00%
Other theft62.920.00%
Theft from the person41.750.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 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 202426
March 202420
February 202419
January 202435
December 202329
November 202323
October 202339

A total of 586 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202439
July 202436
June 202448
May 202460
April 202451
March 202447
February 202452
January 202455
December 202350
November 202357
October 202359

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 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 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 1082 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202482
July 2024108
June 202483
May 202485
April 202486
March 202498
February 202482
January 2024104
December 2023104
November 202388
October 202375

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202413
June 20248
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202318
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202418
June 202418
May 202423
April 202420
March 202430
February 202418
January 202419
December 202324
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 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 202313
October 202318

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 1EA 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