WASHINGTON STREET, WR1 1NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1NL

WASHINGTON STREET, WR1 1NL, Worcester has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.27 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1NL 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 1NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1NL, encompassing approximately 2769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WR1 1NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foregate Street with total crimes: 8
  • Pierpoint Street with total crimes: 7
  • Worcester Foregate Street with total crimes: 7

WASHINGTON STREET, WR1 1NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.3925.00%
Other theft75.42600.00%
Shoplifting62.53-14.29%
Public order52.1725.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.22-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.33166.67%
Shoplifting72.89250.00%
Public order42.5333.33%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.615.26%
Anti-social behaviour127.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.33-40.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Shoplifting21.08-66.67%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.22-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour126.869.09%
Shoplifting64.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Public order31.44-57.14%
Burglary21.08-60.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.66-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.97300.00%
Public order72.89250.00%
Shoplifting72.53250.00%
Burglary52.5366.67%
Bicycle theft41.81100.00%
Drugs21.44-33.33%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.41-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour157.2250.00%
Drugs35.42200.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.7710.53%
Anti-social behaviour107.58-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.6175.00%
Other theft42.53-20.00%
Public order31.44-50.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.3018.75%
Anti-social behaviour136.86-13.33%
Public order64.690.00%
Other theft52.17150.00%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Bicycle theft31.4450.00%
Drugs11.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.47-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour155.780.00%
Burglary75.42-22.22%
Public order62.530.00%
Drugs42.1733.33%
Possession of weapons41.44100.00%
Shoplifting41.44-33.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.63111.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.8625.00%
Burglary95.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2540.00%
Public order62.5350.00%
Shoplifting62.1750.00%
Drugs32.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1218.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.33-57.14%
Burglary63.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.170.00%
Drugs41.81100.00%
Shoplifting41.44-33.33%
Public order41.44-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.38-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.58-52.94%
Shoplifting62.8920.00%
Burglary52.1766.67%
Public order51.81-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Other theft41.81100.00%
Possession of weapons31.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.830.00%
Public order86.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Shoplifting51.810.00%
Drugs31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202315
September 202312
August 20238
July 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202413
May 202420
April 202419
March 202424
February 202420
January 202421
December 202319
November 202316
October 202319
September 20239
August 202321
July 202330

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Rainbow Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Southfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Padmore Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lowesmoor
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lion Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Little Southfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Tything
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kendall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Little Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marl Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Lansdowne Crescent Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Rogers Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lansdowne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1