WR1 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2NX

WR1 2NX, Worcester has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.43 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2NX, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

WR1 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

WR1 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1938.4326.67%
Violence and sexual offences1710.00-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour118.95-31.25%
Other theft65.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft53.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6325.00%
Public order42.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.110.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2844.74-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour1614.74-11.11%
Shoplifting158.4250.00%
Other theft87.9014.29%
Public order64.2120.00%
Vehicle crime53.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.11-50.00%
Drugs11.05-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3855.2746.15%
Anti-social behaviour1820.0028.57%
Shoplifting109.48-9.09%
Other theft75.260.00%
Vehicle crime63.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1650.00%
Public order53.16150.00%
Bicycle theft42.63100.00%
Drugs42.11100.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.9544.44%
Anti-social behaviour1413.69-26.32%
Shoplifting117.37-8.33%
Other theft75.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68-20.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Drugs21.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1936.3226.67%
Violence and sexual offences1810.00-40.00%
Shoplifting129.48140.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.32-54.55%
Drugs42.63100.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Burglary32.11-25.00%
Public order21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.05-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3045.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1515.79-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson117.9083.33%
Vehicle crime75.79600.00%
Shoplifting53.68150.00%
Burglary42.6333.33%
Bicycle theft42.11-20.00%
Public order32.11-66.67%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other theft11.05-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.79-15.00%
Public order98.9550.00%
Other theft64.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft53.1625.00%
Burglary32.63200.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.32-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour2010.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.5316.67%
Public order63.68200.00%
Bicycle theft43.160.00%
Shoplifting32.11-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Drugs21.05-75.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.01-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour1216.32-29.41%
Shoplifting106.32-33.33%
Drugs85.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2120.00%
Other theft33.16-50.00%
Public order21.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-85.71%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3253.6945.45%
Anti-social behaviour1716.846.25%
Shoplifting158.9566.67%
Public order87.90700.00%
Vehicle crime74.2175.00%
Other theft63.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.16-54.55%
Drugs42.6333.33%
Burglary32.110.00%
Bicycle theft31.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2240.01-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.58-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson118.4237.50%
Shoplifting95.7928.57%
Other theft64.740.00%
Vehicle crime43.1633.33%
Drugs32.1150.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Theft from the person11.58-50.00%
Public order10.53-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2543.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1713.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.950.00%
Shoplifting74.210.00%
Other theft63.680.00%
Public order63.160.00%
Vehicle crime33.160.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
July 202438
June 202426
May 202418
April 202430
March 202430
February 202420
January 202431
December 202332
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202414
May 202419
April 202415
March 202417
February 202420
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Clare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Shambles
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fish Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Prince Rupert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Portland Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Armstrong Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Dent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1