PRINCES DRIVE, WR1 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2PG

PRINCES DRIVE, WR1 2PG, Worcester has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.70 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR1 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 31.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR1 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2PG, encompassing approximately 1498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR1 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 5
  • Amber Wharf with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

PRINCES DRIVE, WR1 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1532.70-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour910.01-30.77%
Other theft86.0133.33%
Public order55.34150.00%
Vehicle crime43.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-25.00%
Burglary22.00-33.33%
Drugs11.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.7190.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.6862.50%
Other theft68.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.6750.00%
Burglary32.000.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.69-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour86.67-27.27%
Other theft75.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6725.00%
Burglary33.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.33100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.70-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.6837.50%
Vehicle crime67.34-14.29%
Burglary44.00-20.00%
Other theft42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-55.56%
Drugs22.670.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson913.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime75.34600.00%
Burglary54.6766.67%
Other crime23.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.33-50.00%
Public order11.33-87.50%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.01-41.18%
Public order86.67100.00%
Bicycle theft45.34100.00%
Other theft42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-42.86%
Burglary32.67200.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1730.03142.86%
Violence and sexual offences1011.35-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson76.6775.00%
Public order44.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.69-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.34-12.50%
Drugs74.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6733.33%
Other theft32.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Shoplifting11.33-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.01-38.46%
Vehicle crime65.3450.00%
Public order44.000.00%
Shoplifting42.67100.00%
Burglary32.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-72.73%
Possession of weapons22.00100.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Other theft21.33-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1334.7030.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.6810.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.34-33.33%
Other theft56.67-16.67%
Burglary43.3433.33%
Vehicle crime42.67100.00%
Drugs22.67100.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.04-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour1010.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.67150.00%
Other theft66.67200.00%
Public order54.00150.00%
Burglary33.340.00%
Bicycle theft22.00-50.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-75.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1938.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.680.00%
Vehicle crime88.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.340.00%
Bicycle theft42.670.00%
Burglary32.670.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202419
June 202410
May 202413
April 202420
March 202415
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 202417
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
December 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Amber Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clare Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Peters Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Friar Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Lock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Royal Albert Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Green Hill Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. College Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. College Precincts
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Willow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Diglis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Basin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. College Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1