WR1 2NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2NT

WR1 2NT, Worcester has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.21 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2NT 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 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2NT, encompassing approximately 2137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)

WR1 2NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 6

WR1 2NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5162.2121.43%
Anti-social behaviour2223.8546.67%
Shoplifting1810.29-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.4260.00%
Other theft73.74-30.00%
Bicycle theft53.27150.00%
Vehicle crime52.340.00%
Public order52.34-58.33%
Drugs42.340.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Burglary31.40-25.00%
Theft from the person21.40100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4257.0640.00%
Shoplifting2519.64-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour1511.69-40.00%
Public order127.02300.00%
Other theft105.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.68-28.57%
Drugs42.34-20.00%
Burglary41.87-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3759.4094.74%
Violence and sexual offences3017.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2514.0319.05%
Criminal damage and arson711.69-41.67%
Vehicle crime63.27-14.29%
Burglary52.8125.00%
Drugs52.3466.67%
Other theft52.3466.67%
Public order32.34-62.50%
Other crime11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-85.71%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3658.47-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour2116.84-16.00%
Shoplifting199.8272.73%
Criminal damage and arson128.899.09%
Public order85.61-38.46%
Vehicle crime73.74600.00%
Bicycle theft73.2716.67%
Possession of weapons43.2733.33%
Burglary41.870.00%
Other theft31.87-50.00%
Drugs31.40-25.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4361.2765.38%
Anti-social behaviour2520.114.17%
Public order1311.69116.67%
Criminal damage and arson116.0810.00%
Shoplifting115.15-26.67%
Bicycle theft65.1550.00%
Other theft62.81500.00%
Burglary42.81300.00%
Drugs41.87100.00%
Possession of weapons31.87200.00%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2645.37-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour2412.1633.33%
Shoplifting1511.23-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson107.0266.67%
Public order64.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft42.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Other crime31.40-25.00%
Drugs21.40-77.78%
Burglary10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3555.66-16.67%
Shoplifting2916.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.56-25.00%
Drugs98.4280.00%
Public order84.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.74-14.29%
Possession of weapons42.8133.33%
Other theft41.87-42.86%
Other crime41.870.00%
Theft from the person11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4265.4861.54%
Shoplifting2919.6452.63%
Anti-social behaviour2413.569.09%
Public order1211.23140.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.61-36.36%
Other theft73.2716.67%
Drugs53.270.00%
Vehicle crime52.34400.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Possession of weapons31.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.77-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour2212.16-15.38%
Shoplifting1910.29-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson118.89-15.38%
Other theft65.15-14.29%
Drugs52.810.00%
Public order52.34-44.44%
Burglary32.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3062.68-11.76%
Shoplifting2814.0355.56%
Anti-social behaviour2613.1036.84%
Criminal damage and arson1312.16225.00%
Public order96.0850.00%
Other theft74.2140.00%
Burglary53.2766.67%
Drugs52.34150.00%
Bicycle theft32.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-50.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3448.64-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour1915.9018.75%
Shoplifting188.89-30.77%
Vehicle crime68.420.00%
Public order62.81-33.33%
Other theft52.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.34-50.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.40-66.67%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3758.938.82%
Shoplifting2617.3118.18%
Anti-social behaviour1612.16-30.43%
Bicycle theft97.4850.00%
Public order94.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.21-33.33%
Other theft73.74-36.36%
Vehicle crime63.27-45.45%
Drugs32.810.00%
Burglary31.40-66.67%
Theft from the person11.40-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3468.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour2315.900.00%
Shoplifting2210.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.290.00%
Other theft115.610.00%
Vehicle crime115.150.00%
Burglary95.150.00%
Public order94.210.00%
Bicycle theft64.210.00%
Drugs32.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313
September 20234
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202442
May 202430
April 202436
March 202443
February 202426
January 202435
December 202342
November 202326
October 202330
September 202334
August 202337
July 202334

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202415
May 202425
April 202421
March 202425
February 202424
January 202418
December 202324
November 202322
October 202326
September 202319
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20248
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202425
May 202437
April 202419
March 202411
February 202415
January 202429
December 202329
November 202319
October 202328
September 202318
August 202326
July 202322

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Fort Royal Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. St Peters Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Rose Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Green Hill London Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. College Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Chamberlain Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. St Paul'S Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 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