SANSOME WALK, WR1 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1LH

SANSOME WALK, WR1 1LH, Worcester has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.80 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1LH, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (27.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-39.13% decrease)

WR1 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

SANSOME WALK, WR1 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9757.8027.63%
Anti-social behaviour3025.48-33.33%
Shoplifting287.88-39.13%
Public order187.36-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson144.737.69%
Other theft113.6822.22%
Drugs62.89-14.29%
Other crime31.58200.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Theft from the person20.79-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7664.111.33%
Shoplifting4619.97-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour4512.09-18.18%
Public order1911.82-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson134.990.00%
Bicycle theft123.42140.00%
Other theft93.15-52.63%
Drugs72.3675.00%
Theft from the person51.8466.67%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7567.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour5519.7022.22%
Shoplifting5114.4575.86%
Public order2113.4016.67%
Other theft195.5258.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.998.33%
Bicycle theft53.42-58.33%
Drugs41.31-50.00%
Other crime41.050.00%
Theft from the person31.050.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7559.38-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour4519.7015.38%
Shoplifting2911.82-6.45%
Public order187.62-41.94%
Bicycle theft124.7371.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.15-20.00%
Other theft123.150.00%
Drugs83.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons52.10150.00%
Burglary31.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Theft from the person30.79-25.00%
Robbery10.79-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9368.8434.78%
Anti-social behaviour3924.43-23.53%
Public order3110.2572.22%
Shoplifting318.1410.71%
Criminal damage and arson158.1466.67%
Other theft123.9450.00%
Drugs103.15100.00%
Bicycle theft72.6340.00%
Burglary61.84200.00%
Robbery51.58150.00%
Theft from the person41.310.00%
Other crime41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6955.17-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour5118.132.00%
Shoplifting2813.40-31.71%
Public order187.365.88%
Criminal damage and arson94.73-47.06%
Other theft82.36-42.86%
Possession of weapons52.10-16.67%
Drugs51.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.3125.00%
Theft from the person41.31100.00%
Other crime31.05-66.67%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9369.36-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour5024.4319.05%
Shoplifting4113.1451.85%
Public order1710.77-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson174.4754.55%
Other theft144.47-12.50%
Drugs103.6866.67%
Other crime92.63800.00%
Possession of weapons62.36100.00%
Bicycle theft41.58-60.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9564.1121.79%
Anti-social behaviour4224.96-20.75%
Shoplifting2711.030.00%
Public order227.09-12.00%
Other theft165.7823.08%
Criminal damage and arson114.20-15.38%
Bicycle theft102.89-28.57%
Drugs62.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Possession of weapons31.05-50.00%
Burglary30.79-50.00%
Theft from the person20.79-33.33%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7867.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour5320.498.16%
Shoplifting2713.92-38.64%
Public order257.0938.89%
Bicycle theft146.5775.00%
Other theft133.68116.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.42-35.00%
Drugs123.4220.00%
Possession of weapons63.15100.00%
Burglary61.58-14.29%
Robbery31.580.00%
Theft from the person30.790.00%
Other crime30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6563.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour4917.0825.64%
Shoplifting4412.8769.23%
Criminal damage and arson2011.5681.82%
Public order185.25-5.26%
Drugs104.73100.00%
Bicycle theft82.6360.00%
Burglary72.10133.33%
Other theft61.840.00%
Other crime51.580.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Theft from the person30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6549.66-10.96%
Anti-social behaviour3917.088.33%
Shoplifting2610.25-31.58%
Public order196.835.56%
Criminal damage and arson114.99-15.38%
Other theft62.89-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.58-58.33%
Drugs51.31-50.00%
Other crime51.31400.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Burglary30.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7359.64-17.05%
Shoplifting3819.188.57%
Anti-social behaviour369.98-7.69%
Public order189.46-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson134.73-13.33%
Bicycle theft123.42-29.41%
Other theft113.15-15.38%
Drugs102.89-9.09%
Burglary62.63100.00%
Possession of weapons41.5833.33%
Robbery31.05-25.00%
Theft from the person10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8868.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour3923.120.00%
Shoplifting3510.250.00%
Public order269.200.00%
Bicycle theft176.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.470.00%
Other theft133.940.00%
Drugs113.420.00%
Robbery42.890.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1042 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202497
June 202476
May 202475
April 202475
March 202493
February 202469
January 202493
December 202395
November 202378
October 202365
September 202365
August 202373
July 202388

A total of 451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202446
May 202451
April 202429
March 202431
February 202428
January 202441
December 202327
November 202327
October 202344
September 202326
August 202338
July 202335

A total of 573 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202445
May 202455
April 202445
March 202439
February 202451
January 202450
December 202342
November 202353
October 202349
September 202339
August 202336
July 202339

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202413
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 20249
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 202320
September 202311
August 202313
July 202315

A total of 270 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202419
May 202421
April 202418
March 202431
February 202418
January 202417
December 202322
November 202325
October 202318
September 202319
August 202318
July 202326

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238
September 20235
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 20235
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 20236
September 20236
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 6. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 24. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1