WR1 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2DD

WR1 2DD, Worcester has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 129.61 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2DD, encompassing approximately 1535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 2DD area, explore the WR1 2DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR1 2DD area, visit the WR1 2DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (9.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

WR1 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

WR1 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59129.619.26%
Shoplifting4938.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour2131.9223.53%
Public order1513.6825.00%
Bicycle theft139.77333.33%
Other theft108.47-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson106.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons76.51600.00%
Drugs64.5620.00%
Theft from the person33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-33.33%
Other crime21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54113.98-30.77%
Shoplifting4935.1796.00%
Anti-social behaviour1731.92-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson1511.0750.00%
Other theft139.77225.00%
Public order128.479.09%
Drugs57.8266.67%
Vehicle crime33.2650.00%
Bicycle theft31.9550.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78113.3339.29%
Anti-social behaviour2650.804.00%
Shoplifting2516.93-46.81%
Public order1116.28-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson107.1642.86%
Other theft46.51-60.00%
Burglary42.61100.00%
Drugs32.61-50.00%
Other crime31.950.00%
Possession of weapons21.95-50.00%
Theft from the person21.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56123.109.80%
Shoplifting4736.47-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour2530.61-21.88%
Public order1716.2870.00%
Bicycle theft1011.07150.00%
Other theft106.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.510.00%
Drugs64.5650.00%
Possession of weapons43.91300.00%
Theft from the person32.610.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-85.71%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51117.24-5.56%
Shoplifting5133.2245.71%
Anti-social behaviour3233.22-23.81%
Public order1020.84-37.50%
Vehicle crime76.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.56-30.00%
Other theft64.56-33.33%
Drugs43.91-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.61-33.33%
Theft from the person32.610.00%
Robbery21.95100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54126.36-26.03%
Anti-social behaviour4235.177.69%
Shoplifting3527.3616.67%
Public order1622.80-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson1010.42-23.08%
Other theft96.5128.57%
Vehicle crime85.86300.00%
Bicycle theft65.210.00%
Drugs53.91-16.67%
Burglary43.2633.33%
Possession of weapons42.6133.33%
Robbery12.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73137.4335.19%
Anti-social behaviour3947.555.41%
Shoplifting3025.4020.00%
Public order2119.54162.50%
Criminal damage and arson1313.6885.71%
Other theft78.4740.00%
Bicycle theft64.5650.00%
Drugs63.91100.00%
Robbery33.9150.00%
Possession of weapons31.95200.00%
Other crime31.9550.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Theft from the person21.30-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5499.65-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour3735.175.71%
Shoplifting2524.10-32.43%
Public order816.28-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson75.21-36.36%
Other theft54.56-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.2633.33%
Drugs32.61-66.67%
Theft from the person31.9550.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Other crime21.30-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59122.45-7.81%
Shoplifting3738.4323.33%
Anti-social behaviour3524.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1122.8010.00%
Public order117.16-35.29%
Drugs97.16125.00%
Other theft75.860.00%
Possession of weapons64.56500.00%
Other crime53.910.00%
Bicycle theft33.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-60.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64118.5423.08%
Anti-social behaviour3541.69-20.45%
Shoplifting3022.807.14%
Public order1719.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.07-23.08%
Other theft76.51-30.00%
Vehicle crime54.56150.00%
Bicycle theft53.26-28.57%
Drugs43.26-50.00%
Burglary22.61-60.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52127.668.33%
Anti-social behaviour4433.872.33%
Shoplifting2828.66-36.36%
Public order1718.2413.33%
Criminal damage and arson1311.07-27.78%
Other theft108.4725.00%
Drugs86.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft75.21250.00%
Burglary54.56-16.67%
Possession of weapons53.26400.00%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Other crime11.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48132.220.00%
Shoplifting4431.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour4328.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1828.010.00%
Public order1511.720.00%
Drugs109.770.00%
Other theft86.510.00%
Burglary65.210.00%
Other crime33.910.00%
Theft from the person21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202454
July 202478
June 202456
May 202451
April 202454
March 202473
February 202454
January 202459
December 202364
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202426
June 202425
May 202432
April 202442
March 202439
February 202437
January 202435
December 202335
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 450 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202449
July 202425
June 202447
May 202451
April 202435
March 202430
February 202425
January 202437
December 202330
November 202328
October 202344

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202411
June 202417
May 202410
April 202416
March 202421
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 2DD 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
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total13
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 11. B4205
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Tallow Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Paul'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Clare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Martin'S Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Lowesmoor
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. The Shambles
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Corn Market
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Padmore Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Sansome Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2