WR1 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2BF

WR1 2BF, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.67 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2BF, encompassing approximately 844 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 2BF area, explore the WR1 2BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR1 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhouse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

WR1 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.67-16.67%
Bicycle theft45.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.7333.33%
Public order24.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.37-80.00%
Other theft11.18-80.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.59-25.00%
Other theft57.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.920.00%
Public order35.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-62.50%
Burglary23.550.00%
Bicycle theft12.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.4733.33%
Other theft49.470.00%
Vehicle crime44.73100.00%
Drugs24.730.00%
Bicycle theft12.370.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.67100.00%
Other theft47.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.73-20.00%
Burglary24.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.75-54.55%
Other theft35.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Burglary23.55-50.00%
Public order12.370.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.40175.00%
Burglary413.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.730.00%
Bicycle theft33.55200.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.73-40.00%
Public order23.55-33.33%
Drugs12.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.6566.67%
Public order35.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5550.00%
Bicycle theft13.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.55200.00%
Bicycle theft33.550.00%
Other theft23.550.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.92-50.00%
Public order33.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.55-57.14%
Shoplifting13.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.1025.00%
Vehicle crime45.92300.00%
Other theft24.73-33.33%
Burglary22.37-33.33%
Shoplifting12.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.04-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson45.9233.33%
Other theft34.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-25.00%
Burglary33.55200.00%
Public order23.55100.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1131.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.020.00%
Bicycle theft34.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.550.00%
Vehicle crime23.550.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Burglary12.370.00%
Public order11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 2BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhouse Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Portland Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Armstrong Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Diglis Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bradley Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1