WR1 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1EQ

WR1 1EQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.16 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 31.62 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1EQ, encompassing approximately 3737 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (44.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

WR1 1EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

WR1 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8848.1644.26%
Anti-social behaviour2423.55-36.84%
Public order156.4266.67%
Shoplifting124.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.21-21.43%
Other theft112.9483.33%
Other crime42.94300.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-20.00%
Drugs41.07-42.86%
Robbery31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary20.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.49-14.08%
Anti-social behaviour3816.32-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1410.177.69%
Bicycle theft103.75150.00%
Shoplifting102.6811.11%
Public order92.68-55.00%
Drugs72.41133.33%
Other theft61.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.61150.00%
Theft from the person41.3433.33%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7152.717.58%
Anti-social behaviour4419.0018.92%
Public order2011.7733.33%
Other theft185.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.8218.18%
Shoplifting93.4828.57%
Bicycle theft42.41-55.56%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other crime41.070.00%
Theft from the person31.070.00%
Drugs30.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6646.56-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour3717.6615.62%
Public order159.90-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson114.01-8.33%
Bicycle theft92.9480.00%
Other theft92.410.00%
Shoplifting72.41-41.67%
Drugs61.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.6166.67%
Possession of weapons31.34200.00%
Theft from the person30.8050.00%
Burglary20.80-66.67%
Robbery10.54-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7554.0519.05%
Anti-social behaviour3220.07-31.91%
Public order268.5662.50%
Shoplifting126.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.2171.43%
Drugs103.2166.67%
Other theft92.6812.50%
Burglary62.41200.00%
Bicycle theft51.6125.00%
Robbery51.34400.00%
Other crime41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Theft from the person20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6344.95-26.74%
Anti-social behaviour4716.866.82%
Public order1612.5860.00%
Other theft84.28-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.14-58.82%
Drugs61.87-33.33%
Shoplifting41.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.0733.33%
Possession of weapons41.070.00%
Theft from the person41.07100.00%
Other crime21.07-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8654.056.17%
Anti-social behaviour4423.0122.22%
Criminal damage and arson1711.77112.50%
Other theft134.55-7.14%
Public order103.48-37.50%
Drugs92.6850.00%
Shoplifting82.4133.33%
Other crime62.14500.00%
Possession of weapons41.61100.00%
Bicycle theft31.07-70.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8151.1115.71%
Anti-social behaviour3621.67-12.20%
Public order169.63-23.81%
Other theft144.2827.27%
Bicycle theft103.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.68-20.00%
Shoplifting62.14-14.29%
Drugs61.61-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.61400.00%
Burglary31.34-57.14%
Robbery20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54-66.67%
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 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7054.5922.81%
Anti-social behaviour4118.730.00%
Public order2110.9750.00%
Drugs115.6237.50%
Other theft112.94120.00%
Bicycle theft102.9442.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.68-33.33%
Shoplifting72.68-46.15%
Burglary71.870.00%
Possession of weapons61.87100.00%
Robbery31.6150.00%
Theft from the person30.8050.00%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5748.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour4115.2532.26%
Criminal damage and arson1510.9750.00%
Public order144.0116.67%
Shoplifting133.75160.00%
Drugs83.4860.00%
Burglary72.1440.00%
Bicycle theft71.8740.00%
Other theft51.87-16.67%
Other crime41.34-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5738.80-6.56%
Anti-social behaviour3115.253.33%
Public order128.29-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson103.21-28.57%
Other theft62.68-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.61-28.57%
Drugs51.34-37.50%
Shoplifting51.34-50.00%
Burglary51.340.00%
Other crime51.34400.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.76-24.69%
Anti-social behaviour3016.32-9.09%
Public order178.03-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson144.550.00%
Other theft113.7510.00%
Shoplifting102.94-16.67%
Drugs82.68-20.00%
Bicycle theft72.14-58.82%
Burglary51.87400.00%
Possession of weapons41.34100.00%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8156.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour3321.670.00%
Public order238.830.00%
Bicycle theft176.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.550.00%
Shoplifting123.750.00%
Drugs103.210.00%
Other theft102.680.00%
Robbery32.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202488
June 202461
May 202471
April 202466
March 202475
February 202463
January 202486
December 202381
November 202370
October 202357
September 202357
August 202361
July 202381

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202313
September 20235
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 478 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202438
May 202444
April 202437
March 202432
February 202447
January 202444
December 202336
November 202341
October 202341
September 202331
August 202330
July 202333

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202417
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315
September 202310
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20249
May 202420
April 202415
March 202426
February 202416
January 202410
December 202316
November 202321
October 202314
September 202312
August 202317
July 202323

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202418
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 20235
September 20236
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20237
July 202317

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 18. Severn Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Little London
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1