WR1 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1HP

WR1 1HP, Worcester has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.01 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1HP, encompassing approximately 3763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR1 1HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Little London with total crimes: 3

WR1 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.01-5.41%
Public order69.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Drugs31.06-40.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.80-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour69.83-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-37.50%
Drugs51.33400.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other crime20.80-50.00%
Public order20.53-80.00%
Other theft10.53-85.71%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.36450.00%
Public order102.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6614.29%
Other theft72.13250.00%
Shoplifting51.86400.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.68-7.14%
Vehicle crime86.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-22.22%
Drugs51.860.00%
Public order51.33-44.44%
Other theft21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-77.78%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.6675.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.44-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.3912.50%
Public order92.3950.00%
Drugs52.39150.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.94-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour114.2537.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-27.27%
Public order62.13200.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Burglary51.33400.00%
Bicycle theft31.33200.00%
Drugs20.80-60.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.603.33%
Criminal damage and arson118.24266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.9233.33%
Drugs52.13-16.67%
Other theft51.33-28.57%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.470.00%
Other theft77.97133.33%
Drugs61.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59100.00%
Public order41.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-57.14%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.943.45%
Criminal damage and arson77.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-72.73%
Drugs30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.33107.14%
Anti-social behaviour117.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.92250.00%
Drugs41.860.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Other crime20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.36-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour63.72100.00%
Other crime51.590.00%
Drugs41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-62.50%
Drugs30.80-50.00%
Public order30.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other theft10.53-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.730.00%
Public order99.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.130.00%
Drugs61.590.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.590.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202437
May 202439
April 202426
March 202428
February 202416
January 202431
December 202330
November 202330
October 202329
September 202314
August 202317
July 202334

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20242
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 3. Little London
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Brewery Walk
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St George'S Lane South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Tything
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charter Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. White Ladies Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. White Ladies Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hebb Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Moors
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sharman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barbourne Road
    Total1
    Public order1