COLLEGE YARD, WR1 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2LA

COLLEGE YARD, WR1 2LA, Worcester has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.48 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2LA, encompassing approximately 2181 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)

WR1 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

COLLEGE YARD, WR1 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6677.4829.41%
Anti-social behaviour3130.2629.17%
Shoplifting2214.21-18.52%
Other theft1110.09-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.04100.00%
Public order84.58-38.46%
Drugs53.6766.67%
Burglary42.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Theft from the person21.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5168.7715.91%
Shoplifting2723.38-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour2412.38-38.46%
Public order1311.00116.67%
Other theft125.969.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.50-37.50%
Bicycle theft52.29400.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Drugs31.38-25.00%
Theft from the person21.38100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4474.27-15.38%
Shoplifting4020.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3918.3414.71%
Other theft1117.8883.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.04-33.33%
Public order63.67-45.45%
Drugs42.750.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.83-71.43%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.92-88.89%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5276.10-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour3423.84-8.11%
Shoplifting2015.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson129.179.09%
Public order115.50-38.89%
Bicycle theft95.0428.57%
Vehicle crime74.13133.33%
Other theft63.21-14.29%
Possession of weapons52.7525.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Drugs41.83-20.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6681.6134.69%
Anti-social behaviour3730.26-15.91%
Public order1816.9628.57%
Shoplifting128.25-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson115.50-8.33%
Bicycle theft75.0440.00%
Other theft73.2175.00%
Drugs53.21150.00%
Burglary42.29100.00%
Possession of weapons41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4973.356.52%
Anti-social behaviour4422.4618.92%
Shoplifting1720.17-48.48%
Public order147.79-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.4250.00%
Bicycle theft55.500.00%
Other theft42.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.83-25.00%
Other crime21.38-50.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Drugs20.92-77.78%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4677.48-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour3721.09-2.63%
Shoplifting3316.9613.79%
Public order1515.137.14%
Drugs96.88125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.130.00%
Other theft63.67-57.14%
Bicycle theft52.7566.67%
Other crime42.290.00%
Possession of weapons41.83100.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5680.6964.71%
Anti-social behaviour3825.67-13.64%
Shoplifting2917.4252.63%
Public order1413.3040.00%
Other theft146.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.42-27.27%
Drugs43.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4466.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences3420.17-12.82%
Shoplifting1915.59-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson118.71-8.33%
Public order105.04-28.57%
Other theft84.58-20.00%
Drugs83.67166.67%
Burglary23.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Theft from the person20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.92-83.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4482.0646.67%
Violence and sexual offences3920.17-20.41%
Shoplifting3317.8873.68%
Public order1415.1327.27%
Criminal damage and arson126.4250.00%
Other theft105.5042.86%
Burglary84.58100.00%
Bicycle theft63.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.75-16.67%
Drugs32.290.00%
Theft from the person31.38200.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4967.85-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour3022.467.14%
Shoplifting1913.75-29.63%
Public order118.71-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.04-11.11%
Other theft73.67-46.15%
Vehicle crime63.2120.00%
Bicycle theft62.75-40.00%
Burglary42.75100.00%
Drugs31.83-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6080.6927.66%
Anti-social behaviour2827.51-9.68%
Shoplifting2712.840.00%
Public order1512.380.00%
Other theft136.8818.18%
Bicycle theft105.9642.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.58-35.71%
Vehicle crime54.13-28.57%
Drugs52.290.00%
Burglary22.29-77.78%
Theft from the person10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4782.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour3121.550.00%
Shoplifting2714.210.00%
Public order1512.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.880.00%
Other theft116.420.00%
Burglary95.040.00%
Bicycle theft74.130.00%
Vehicle crime73.210.00%
Drugs53.210.00%
Possession of weapons32.290.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237
August 202313
July 202311

A total of 659 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202466
June 202451
May 202444
April 202452
March 202466
February 202449
January 202446
December 202356
November 202334
October 202339
September 202349
August 202360
July 202347

A total of 461 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202424
May 202439
April 202434
March 202437
February 202444
January 202437
December 202338
November 202344
October 202344
September 202330
August 202328
July 202331

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 202411
March 202418
February 202414
January 202415
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202427
May 202440
April 202420
March 202412
February 202417
January 202433
December 202329
November 202319
October 202333
September 202319
August 202327
July 202327

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 19. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. St Peters Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mill Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. College Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Chamberlain Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Clare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A44
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Willow Street
    Total1
    Other theft1