PORTLAND STREET, WR1 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2NW

PORTLAND STREET, WR1 2NW, Worcester has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.84 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2NW, encompassing approximately 1176 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR1 2NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • College Precincts with total crimes: 4

PORTLAND STREET, WR1 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.84116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1011.0542.86%
Vehicle crime58.50150.00%
Other theft44.250.00%
Bicycle theft33.40200.00%
Burglary22.55-33.33%
Drugs21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-66.67%
Public order10.850.00%

In June 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 behaviour722.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.9520.00%
Other theft45.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Burglary32.5550.00%
Vehicle crime22.55100.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.8540.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.95-54.55%
Other theft34.25200.00%
Burglary22.55-60.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.19120.00%
Burglary59.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.2533.33%
Other crime23.400.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Public order11.70-80.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.5466.67%
Public order54.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-72.73%
Burglary32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.55100.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.39175.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.1050.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Bicycle theft11.70-66.67%
Burglary10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson415.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-33.33%
Drugs33.40200.00%
Bicycle theft32.55200.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime55.1025.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.25-54.55%
Public order44.250.00%
Shoplifting23.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-71.43%
Drugs11.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1132.29175.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.95133.33%
Burglary45.95100.00%
Vehicle crime43.40300.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Shoplifting12.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson620.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.10-71.43%
Other theft33.4050.00%
Public order32.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-57.14%
Burglary22.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.70-66.67%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.14133.33%
Anti-social behaviour711.9016.67%
Vehicle crime55.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2533.33%
Burglary33.40200.00%
Bicycle theft32.55-40.00%
Other theft22.55-33.33%
Public order11.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour629.74-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences65.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft55.100.00%
Vehicle crime44.25-55.56%
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Other theft32.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-25.00%
Public order22.55-60.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Burglary10.85-87.50%
Robbery10.850.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1147.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.350.00%
Vehicle crime97.650.00%
Burglary87.650.00%
Public order56.800.00%
Bicycle theft54.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.250.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Other crime12.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234
September 202314
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Peters Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Green Hill London Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. College Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Chamberlain Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A44
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Willow Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Portland Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Basin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Battenhall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. College Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1