WR1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2BJ

WR1 2BJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 105.18 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (6.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

WR1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

WR1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49105.186.52%
Shoplifting4729.28-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour1928.09-17.39%
Public order1411.3640.00%
Bicycle theft108.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons75.38600.00%
Other theft74.18-41.67%
Theft from the person44.180.00%
Drugs42.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.39-60.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49101.0088.46%
Violence and sexual offences4629.28-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour2327.49-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson1213.759.09%
Other theft127.17300.00%
Public order107.170.00%
Drugs65.98100.00%
Vehicle crime53.59150.00%
Bicycle theft32.990.00%
Robbery11.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72102.2046.94%
Anti-social behaviour2743.03-3.57%
Shoplifting2616.14-39.53%
Criminal damage and arson1115.5483.33%
Public order106.57-37.50%
Other crime45.980.00%
Burglary42.3933.33%
Other theft32.39-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.79-57.14%
Drugs31.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.79-33.33%
Theft from the person21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Robbery21.20100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49102.20-7.55%
Shoplifting4329.28-24.56%
Anti-social behaviour2825.70-30.00%
Public order1616.73100.00%
Other theft89.5660.00%
Bicycle theft74.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.18-40.00%
Drugs53.59-16.67%
Burglary32.990.00%
Possession of weapons31.790.00%
Theft from the person21.79-33.33%
Robbery11.200.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57118.3378.12%
Violence and sexual offences5334.0710.42%
Anti-social behaviour4031.678.11%
Criminal damage and arson1023.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime85.9814.29%
Public order84.78-33.33%
Drugs64.7820.00%
Other theft53.59-28.57%
Burglary32.990.00%
Bicycle theft31.79-50.00%
Theft from the person31.790.00%
Other crime11.79-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48107.57-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour3728.69-7.50%
Shoplifting3222.1114.29%
Criminal damage and arson1519.1225.00%
Public order128.96-53.85%
Vehicle crime77.17600.00%
Other theft74.18-12.50%
Bicycle theft64.18-14.29%
Drugs53.590.00%
Possession of weapons42.990.00%
Burglary32.39-25.00%
Other crime31.79200.00%
Robbery11.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70125.5045.83%
Anti-social behaviour4041.8337.93%
Shoplifting2823.9112.00%
Public order2616.73160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1215.5420.00%
Other theft87.17166.67%
Bicycle theft74.7840.00%
Drugs54.1866.67%
Burglary42.99300.00%
Possession of weapons42.39300.00%
Robbery22.39100.00%
Theft from the person21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-66.67%
Other crime10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4885.46-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour2928.69-19.44%
Shoplifting2517.33-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson1014.9466.67%
Public order105.98-9.09%
Bicycle theft55.9866.67%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Other crime31.79-50.00%
Other theft31.79-50.00%
Drugs31.79-70.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-80.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49103.99-22.22%
Shoplifting3829.2822.58%
Anti-social behaviour3622.7112.50%
Public order1121.51-26.67%
Drugs106.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.98-50.00%
Other theft63.59-40.00%
Other crime63.590.00%
Possession of weapons53.5966.67%
Bicycle theft32.99-50.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-80.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63111.7661.54%
Anti-social behaviour3237.65-3.03%
Shoplifting3119.1219.23%
Public order1518.5336.36%
Criminal damage and arson128.96-20.00%
Other theft107.1742.86%
Bicycle theft65.980.00%
Drugs53.59-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.99400.00%
Burglary32.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.79200.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3993.235.41%
Anti-social behaviour3323.31-21.43%
Shoplifting2619.72-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson1515.54-6.25%
Public order118.96-31.25%
Drugs86.570.00%
Other theft74.78-22.22%
Bicycle theft64.18100.00%
Burglary43.59-20.00%
Theft from the person22.390.00%
Robbery21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44112.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour4226.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3725.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.110.00%
Public order169.560.00%
Other theft99.560.00%
Drugs85.380.00%
Burglary54.780.00%
Other crime32.990.00%
Bicycle theft31.790.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202427
June 202428
May 202440
April 202437
March 202440
February 202429
January 202436
December 202332
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
July 202426
June 202443
May 202457
April 202432
March 202428
February 202425
January 202438
December 202331
November 202326
October 202344

A total of 623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202446
July 202472
June 202449
May 202453
April 202448
March 202470
February 202448
January 202449
December 202363
November 202339
October 202337

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 202412
March 202426
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 202415
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 9. B4205
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tallow Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Paul'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Clare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Martin'S Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. The Shambles
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fish Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Corn Market
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Byfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Spring Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1