WR1 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2NJ

WR1 2NJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.46 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2NJ, encompassing approximately 1368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WR1 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 4

WR1 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.85-41.67%
Bicycle theft55.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6550.00%
Other theft22.19-66.67%
Public order11.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.77-23.08%
Other theft67.3120.00%
Public order54.3866.67%
Vehicle crime23.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-50.00%
Drugs11.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1337.2662.50%
Violence and sexual offences129.5050.00%
Other theft58.770.00%
Vehicle crime53.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6533.33%
Burglary32.920.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Bicycle theft22.190.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.85-42.86%
Other theft55.8525.00%
Burglary33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.46100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1425.5755.56%
Violence and sexual offences810.23-46.67%
Other theft45.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-33.33%
Burglary32.92-25.00%
Drugs12.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.58100.00%
Burglary44.3833.33%
Bicycle theft32.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.19100.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Public order11.46-83.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.31-35.71%
Public order66.5850.00%
Bicycle theft44.38100.00%
Burglary32.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-50.00%
Drugs12.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1426.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences810.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.8550.00%
Public order44.380.00%
Bicycle theft22.920.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.00-25.00%
Drugs54.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.65300.00%
Other theft32.9250.00%
Bicycle theft22.190.00%
Shoplifting11.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.0328.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime55.8525.00%
Public order43.650.00%
Shoplifting32.9250.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Other theft21.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-88.89%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1028.5011.11%
Criminal damage and arson97.31-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.58-30.00%
Other theft45.110.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Shoplifting22.92100.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1034.34233.33%
Violence and sexual offences107.31-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour97.31-18.18%
Public order66.58200.00%
Other theft44.38100.00%
Other crime22.920.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-75.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.420.00%
Vehicle crime48.040.00%
Bicycle theft42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202414
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
December 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 202415
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 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 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Clare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fish Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Portland Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Armstrong Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1