WR1 2GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2GL

WR1 2GL, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.69 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2GL 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 2GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2GL, encompassing approximately 973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WR1 2GL 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WR1 2GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1725.00%
Bicycle theft55.14400.00%
Public order35.140.00%
Possession of weapons23.080.00%
Theft from the person12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-80.00%
Other theft11.03-80.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%

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 offences627.75-45.45%
Other theft56.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.14-60.00%
Public order34.11200.00%
Burglary23.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.06-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.94120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.3125.00%
Other theft410.280.00%
Vehicle crime44.11100.00%
Bicycle theft24.11100.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Public order12.060.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.6714.29%
Violence and sexual offences58.22-16.67%
Other theft45.1433.33%
Burglary34.1150.00%
Vehicle crime23.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.58133.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.19-50.00%
Other theft36.17200.00%
Burglary23.08-50.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.86140.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.330.00%
Burglary44.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.1150.00%
Bicycle theft33.0850.00%
Other crime23.080.00%
Public order12.06-75.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences522.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.14-20.00%
Public order44.1133.33%
Burglary34.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-80.00%
Bicycle theft22.06100.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1023.64233.33%
Criminal damage and arson510.2825.00%
Public order35.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0850.00%
Bicycle theft13.08-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson417.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.11-25.00%
Drugs33.08200.00%
Bicycle theft33.08200.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-60.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.14-50.00%
Public order45.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.11-42.86%
Drugs14.110.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.19133.33%
Burglary47.190.00%
Vehicle crime44.11300.00%
Other theft34.110.00%
Shoplifting13.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

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 offences524.67-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Burglary44.11300.00%
Other theft34.1150.00%
Public order33.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-50.00%
Other crime13.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.390.00%
Vehicle crime56.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Bicycle theft34.110.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20234
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 25 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
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
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 2GL 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Portland Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Armstrong Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. St Dunstan'S Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Diglis Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bradley Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1