WR1 2DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2DF

WR1 2DF, Worcester has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.81 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2DF, encompassing approximately 2620 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (32.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

WR1 2DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

WR1 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8990.8132.84%
Anti-social behaviour4433.96-8.33%
Shoplifting3316.79-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson1712.5970.00%
Public order176.49-10.53%
Other theft136.4918.18%
Burglary64.9650.00%
Drugs42.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Other crime41.530.00%
Theft from the person21.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-83.33%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6790.43-2.90%
Anti-social behaviour4825.57-25.00%
Shoplifting4818.32-21.31%
Public order1918.3226.67%
Bicycle theft127.2571.43%
Other theft114.58-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson104.20-23.08%
Drugs63.820.00%
Possession of weapons52.29400.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Theft from the person41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime21.53-66.67%
Robbery10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69101.50-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour6426.3310.34%
Shoplifting6124.4290.62%
Public order1523.28-11.76%
Other theft145.7227.27%
Criminal damage and arson135.3418.18%
Bicycle theft74.96-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.67-25.00%
Drugs62.2920.00%
Burglary42.29-20.00%
Theft from the person31.5350.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7892.72-19.59%
Anti-social behaviour5829.7613.73%
Shoplifting3222.133.23%
Public order1712.21-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson116.49-15.38%
Other theft114.20-26.67%
Bicycle theft94.2012.50%
Vehicle crime83.43300.00%
Possession of weapons63.0550.00%
Burglary52.29-16.67%
Drugs51.91-37.50%
Theft from the person21.91-50.00%
Robbery10.76-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97104.9321.25%
Anti-social behaviour5137.01-10.53%
Shoplifting3119.466.90%
Public order2911.8370.59%
Other theft1511.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.728.33%
Bicycle theft84.9614.29%
Drugs83.05100.00%
Burglary63.05500.00%
Possession of weapons42.290.00%
Theft from the person41.530.00%
Robbery41.53100.00%
Other crime31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8086.62-8.05%
Anti-social behaviour5730.530.00%
Shoplifting2921.75-30.95%
Public order1711.07-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson126.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft74.58-12.50%
Other theft62.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.29-33.33%
Drugs41.53-66.67%
Theft from the person41.5333.33%
Robbery21.530.00%
Other crime20.76-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87101.88-2.25%
Anti-social behaviour5733.2011.76%
Shoplifting4221.7523.53%
Public order1816.03-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson166.876.67%
Drugs126.11140.00%
Other theft94.58-47.06%
Bicycle theft83.43-27.27%
Other crime73.050.00%
Possession of weapons62.67100.00%
Theft from the person32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-80.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8999.9728.99%
Anti-social behaviour5133.96-20.31%
Shoplifting3419.4617.24%
Public order2312.970.00%
Other theft178.7821.43%
Criminal damage and arson156.497.14%
Bicycle theft115.72-8.33%
Drugs54.20-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.91400.00%
Burglary41.91-42.86%
Robbery31.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.14-40.00%
Theft from the person21.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6998.459.52%
Anti-social behaviour6426.334.92%
Shoplifting2924.42-35.56%
Public order2311.0715.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.78-26.32%
Other theft145.3416.67%
Bicycle theft125.3471.43%
Drugs114.5822.22%
Burglary74.20-12.50%
Possession of weapons52.67400.00%
Robbery41.91300.00%
Theft from the person41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6397.30-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour6124.0435.56%
Shoplifting4523.2850.00%
Public order2017.17-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson197.6372.73%
Other theft127.2550.00%
Drugs94.58125.00%
Burglary83.4333.33%
Bicycle theft73.05-12.50%
Other crime42.67100.00%
Theft from the person31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Robbery10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7081.66-15.66%
Anti-social behaviour4526.710.00%
Shoplifting3017.17-23.08%
Public order2111.45-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson118.01-26.67%
Bicycle theft84.20-27.27%
Other theft83.05-50.00%
Burglary63.050.00%
Drugs42.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Robbery31.1450.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8396.92-1.19%
Anti-social behaviour4531.672.27%
Shoplifting3917.175.41%
Public order2414.880.00%
Other theft169.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.11-6.25%
Bicycle theft115.72-21.43%
Drugs74.200.00%
Burglary62.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%
Robbery20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8498.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour4432.050.00%
Shoplifting3716.790.00%
Public order2414.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.160.00%
Bicycle theft146.110.00%
Other theft105.340.00%
Burglary73.820.00%
Drugs72.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.670.00%
Robbery41.910.00%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Theft from the person21.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 202415
February 20246
January 20249
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312
September 20238
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 1025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202467
May 202469
April 202478
March 202497
February 202480
January 202487
December 202389
November 202369
October 202363
September 202370
August 202383
July 202384

A total of 689 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202448
May 202464
April 202458
March 202451
February 202457
January 202457
December 202351
November 202364
October 202361
September 202345
August 202345
July 202344

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202413
February 202412
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314
October 202319
September 202311
August 202315
July 202316

A total of 267 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202415
April 202417
March 202429
February 202417
January 202418
December 202323
November 202323
October 202320
September 202321
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202448
May 202461
April 202432
March 202431
February 202429
January 202442
December 202334
November 202329
October 202345
September 202330
August 202339
July 202337

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 20237
September 20238
August 202311
July 202314

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 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1