WR1 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2DD

WR1 2DD, Worcester has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 113.33 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2DD 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-46.81% decrease)

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: 20
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

WR1 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences48132.22-15.79%
Shoplifting4431.2657.14%
Anti-social behaviour4328.6616.22%
Criminal damage and arson1828.0128.57%
Public order1511.72-21.05%
Drugs109.77100.00%
Other theft86.5133.33%
Burglary65.21100.00%
Other crime33.9150.00%
Theft from the person21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.30-66.67%
Robbery11.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57119.19-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour3737.1319.35%
Shoplifting2824.10-24.32%
Public order1918.24-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1412.387.69%
Bicycle theft69.12-25.00%
Other theft63.91-33.33%
Drugs53.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Burglary31.95-57.14%
Other crime21.95100.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63132.220.00%
Shoplifting3741.03-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour3124.10-8.82%
Public order2220.1910.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.338.33%
Other theft98.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft85.86-11.11%
Burglary75.21-30.00%
Drugs64.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.91-33.33%
Robbery21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-83.33%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63142.640.00%
Shoplifting3841.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour3424.750.00%
Public order2022.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.030.00%
Other theft127.820.00%
Burglary107.820.00%
Bicycle theft96.510.00%
Drugs85.860.00%
Vehicle crime65.210.00%
Possession of weapons33.910.00%
Theft from the person21.950.00%
Robbery21.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202425
May 202432
April 202442
March 202439
February 202437
January 202435
December 202335
November 202344
October 202343
September 202337
August 202331
July 202334

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202417
May 202410
April 202416
March 202421
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202315
September 202319
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 772 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202478
June 202456
May 202451
April 202454
March 202473
February 202454
January 202459
December 202364
November 202352
October 202348
September 202357
August 202363
July 202363

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 455 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202447
May 202451
April 202435
March 202430
February 202425
January 202437
December 202330
November 202328
October 202344
September 202328
August 202337
July 202338

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Richmond Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Tallow Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. St Paul'S Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1