WR1 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1JR

WR1 1JR, Worcester has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.28 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1JR 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 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1JR, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

WR1 1JR 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 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6941.2835.29%
Anti-social behaviour2319.25-28.12%
Public order136.42160.00%
Other theft93.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.51-18.18%
Shoplifting82.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.23-20.00%
Drugs41.12-42.86%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5139.05-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour3214.22-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson118.9310.00%
Shoplifting93.0750.00%
Bicycle theft82.51100.00%
Drugs72.23133.33%
Vehicle crime51.95150.00%
Public order51.39-72.22%
Theft from the person41.39300.00%
Other theft41.12-75.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5443.513.85%
Anti-social behaviour3315.0637.50%
Public order189.2080.00%
Other theft165.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.4611.11%
Shoplifting62.79100.00%
Bicycle theft41.67-50.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Drugs30.84-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5235.14-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour2414.50-7.69%
Public order106.69-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.790.00%
Bicycle theft82.51166.67%
Other theft62.23-25.00%
Drugs51.67-37.50%
Shoplifting31.39-40.00%
Theft from the person30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6244.9129.17%
Anti-social behaviour2617.29-25.71%
Public order217.25133.33%
Burglary95.86350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5128.57%
Drugs82.51166.67%
Other theft82.230.00%
Shoplifting52.2366.67%
Robbery41.39300.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.98-37.66%
Anti-social behaviour3513.3925.00%
Public order99.7650.00%
Other theft82.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.23-53.33%
Theft from the person41.95300.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Drugs30.84-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.8450.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7743.518.45%
Anti-social behaviour2821.48-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson157.81275.00%
Other theft104.18-9.09%
Drugs82.7933.33%
Public order62.23-57.14%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7144.0712.70%
Anti-social behaviour2919.80-6.45%
Public order148.09-12.50%
Other theft113.9022.22%
Bicycle theft73.07-30.00%
Drugs61.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-55.56%
Burglary41.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84-40.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-60.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6346.8626.00%
Anti-social behaviour3117.576.90%
Public order168.6545.45%
Bicycle theft104.4642.86%
Other theft92.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.51-25.00%
Burglary72.5116.67%
Drugs71.950.00%
Possession of weapons51.95150.00%
Shoplifting51.39-16.67%
Robbery21.390.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime20.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5040.7228.21%
Anti-social behaviour2913.9570.59%
Criminal damage and arson128.0933.33%
Public order113.3522.22%
Bicycle theft73.0740.00%
Drugs71.9575.00%
Burglary61.95100.00%
Shoplifting61.67100.00%
Other theft51.6725.00%
Other crime41.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.45-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour1710.88-22.73%
Public order94.74-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson92.51-10.00%
Bicycle theft52.51-16.67%
Other crime51.390.00%
Other theft41.39-55.56%
Drugs41.12-33.33%
Shoplifting31.12-57.14%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.10-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour2213.6710.00%
Public order136.14-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson103.63-9.09%
Other theft92.7928.57%
Shoplifting72.51-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.95-57.14%
Drugs61.67-25.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6344.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour2017.570.00%
Public order195.580.00%
Bicycle theft145.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.900.00%
Shoplifting103.070.00%
Drugs82.790.00%
Other theft72.230.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 748 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202451
May 202454
April 202452
March 202462
February 202448
January 202477
December 202371
November 202363
October 202350
September 202339
August 202349
July 202363

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202432
May 202433
April 202424
March 202426
February 202435
January 202428
December 202329
November 202331
October 202329
September 202317
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202416
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 202418
April 202410
March 202421
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 202415
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 1JR 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. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 14. Severn Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Little London
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 19. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Southfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Netherton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lion Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Little Southfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Nicholas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. The Tything
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1