WR1 2GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2GT

WR1 2GT, Worcester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.50 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2GT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 31.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 2GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2GT, encompassing approximately 981 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR1 2GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • The Hill Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Diglis Dock Road with total crimes: 3

WR1 2GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences627.50-40.00%
Other theft56.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.09-60.00%
Public order34.07200.00%
Burglary23.060.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1033.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.1825.00%
Other theft410.180.00%
Vehicle crime44.07100.00%
Bicycle theft24.07100.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Public order12.040.00%

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 behaviour824.4414.29%
Violence and sexual offences58.15-16.67%
Other theft45.0933.33%
Burglary34.0750.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

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 behaviour720.37133.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.13-50.00%
Other theft36.11200.00%
Burglary23.06-50.00%
Public order12.040.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

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 offences1231.57140.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.220.00%
Burglary44.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.0750.00%
Bicycle theft33.0650.00%
Other crime23.060.00%
Public order12.04-66.67%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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 offences521.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.09-20.00%
Burglary34.07200.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06-80.00%
Bicycle theft22.04100.00%
Drugs12.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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 behaviour1023.42233.33%
Criminal damage and arson510.1825.00%
Public order35.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0650.00%
Bicycle theft13.06-66.67%
Burglary11.020.00%

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 arson417.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.07-25.00%
Drugs33.06200.00%
Bicycle theft33.06200.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-60.00%

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 crime522.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.09-44.44%
Public order45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07-33.33%
Drugs14.070.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.13100.00%
Vehicle crime46.11300.00%
Other theft34.070.00%
Burglary33.06-25.00%
Shoplifting13.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

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 offences524.44-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.0933.33%
Burglary44.07300.00%
Other theft34.0750.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06-50.00%
Other crime13.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-75.00%

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 offences1434.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.260.00%
Vehicle crime46.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Bicycle theft33.060.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Public order11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Diglis Dock Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Peters Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Bradley Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Green Hill Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Willow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Diglis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Basin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Woodhouse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1