WR1 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1QJ

WR1 1QJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1QJ 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 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1QJ, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR1 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little London with total crimes: 3
  • Back Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Brewery Walk with total crimes: 3

WR1 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.54-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-25.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.10-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2472.73%
Anti-social behaviour85.31100.00%
Vehicle crime62.23-25.00%
Other theft51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-33.33%
Shoplifting41.12300.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.89-38.89%
Vehicle crime83.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.12200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5114.29%
Public order72.230.00%
Burglary41.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.05-53.33%
Burglary61.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.680.00%
Bicycle theft41.68300.00%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson159.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.19-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1780.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.03200.00%
Other theft51.68400.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.7933.33%
Burglary31.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.28-85.71%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.61266.67%
Public order73.07600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9540.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.31400.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.70-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-88.89%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.310.00%
Public order62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235
August 20231
July 20239

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 202419
April 202411
March 202418
February 20246
January 20248
December 202318
November 202310
October 202311
September 20233
August 202312
July 202319

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231
July 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 202415
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Little London
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Brewery Walk
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St George'S Lane South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Tything
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. White Ladies Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. White Ladies Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hebb Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sharman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barbourne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bishops Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1