WR1 1US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 1US

WR1 1US, Worcester has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.57 per 1,000 population. This WR1 1US crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 309 crimes and a crime rate of 30.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 1US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 1US, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (23.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (2.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)

WR1 1US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • Angel Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

WR1 1US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8581.5723.19%
Shoplifting5026.872.04%
Anti-social behaviour3215.8110.34%
Public order2210.1283.33%
Bicycle theft166.96220.00%
Other theft155.067.14%
Criminal damage and arson124.74-36.84%
Possession of weapons73.79600.00%
Drugs62.21-25.00%
Theft from the person41.900.00%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6967.66-26.60%
Shoplifting4921.8163.33%
Anti-social behaviour2915.49-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson199.1758.33%
Other theft146.0155.56%
Public order124.43-25.00%
Drugs83.79100.00%
Bicycle theft52.53150.00%
Robbery31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9467.3436.23%
Anti-social behaviour3229.72-23.81%
Shoplifting3010.12-40.00%
Public order169.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson125.0671.43%
Other theft93.7928.57%
Drugs42.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.95-50.00%
Theft from the person20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-81.82%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6972.401.47%
Shoplifting5021.81-18.03%
Anti-social behaviour4215.81-20.75%
Public order1813.285.88%
Bicycle theft115.6983.33%
Drugs83.48100.00%
Other theft72.53-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-12.50%
Burglary42.2133.33%
Possession of weapons41.26300.00%
Theft from the person41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6877.46-11.69%
Shoplifting6121.5074.29%
Anti-social behaviour5319.2915.22%
Public order1716.766.25%
Other theft125.379.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.790.00%
Bicycle theft62.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.90150.00%
Drugs41.58-33.33%
Other crime31.260.00%
Theft from the person30.9550.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7769.87-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour4624.346.98%
Shoplifting3514.546.06%
Public order1611.07-40.74%
Other theft115.06-15.38%
Bicycle theft93.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.85-42.86%
Drugs62.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.9025.00%
Burglary31.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.63-50.00%
Robbery10.63-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9182.8326.39%
Anti-social behaviour4328.77-15.69%
Shoplifting3313.5913.79%
Public order2710.4392.86%
Criminal damage and arson148.5416.67%
Other theft134.43160.00%
Drugs104.11100.00%
Burglary63.160.00%
Bicycle theft61.90-14.29%
Robbery51.90150.00%
Possession of weapons41.580.00%
Theft from the person41.260.00%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7266.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour5122.76-3.77%
Shoplifting2916.12-30.95%
Public order149.17-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson124.43-29.41%
Bicycle theft73.7940.00%
Drugs52.21-44.44%
Other theft51.58-61.54%
Possession of weapons41.58-42.86%
Theft from the person41.2633.33%
Other crime31.26-57.14%
Robbery20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8481.88-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour5326.5612.77%
Shoplifting4216.7635.48%
Public order1813.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson175.6930.77%
Other theft135.37-18.75%
Drugs94.1128.57%
Other crime72.850.00%
Possession of weapons72.21250.00%
Bicycle theft52.21-50.00%
Theft from the person31.5850.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8878.098.64%
Anti-social behaviour4727.82-12.96%
Shoplifting3114.866.90%
Public order219.80-8.70%
Other theft166.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.0630.00%
Bicycle theft104.11-9.09%
Drugs73.16-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.21400.00%
Burglary31.58-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.95-66.67%
Theft from the person20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8178.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour5425.613.85%
Shoplifting2917.07-45.28%
Public order239.1753.33%
Bicycle theft117.27120.00%
Other theft103.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.16-37.50%
Drugs103.1625.00%
Burglary73.160.00%
Possession of weapons62.21200.00%
Theft from the person41.900.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6375.88-7.35%
Shoplifting5319.9260.61%
Anti-social behaviour5216.7626.83%
Criminal damage and arson1616.4445.45%
Public order155.06-21.05%
Drugs84.7460.00%
Other theft82.5314.29%
Burglary72.53133.33%
Bicycle theft52.210.00%
Theft from the person41.580.00%
Other crime41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6862.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4121.500.00%
Shoplifting3312.960.00%
Public order1910.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.010.00%
Other theft73.480.00%
Drugs52.210.00%
Bicycle theft51.580.00%
Robbery31.580.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 575 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202432
June 202442
May 202453
April 202446
March 202443
February 202451
January 202453
December 202347
November 202354
October 202352
September 202341

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 525 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202449
July 202430
June 202450
May 202461
April 202435
March 202433
February 202429
January 202442
December 202331
November 202329
October 202353
September 202333

A total of 1009 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202469
July 202494
June 202469
May 202468
April 202477
March 202491
February 202472
January 202484
December 202388
November 202381
October 202363
September 202368

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20242
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 20245
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202417
April 202416
March 202427
February 202414
January 202418
December 202321
November 202323
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 202412
January 202417
December 202313
November 202310
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Angel Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total13
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 14. B4205
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tallow Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Paul'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Angel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 24. Malthouse Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Broad Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Martin'S Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. The Shambles
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1