WR1 2QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 2QN

WR1 2QN, Worcester has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 98.59 per 1,000 population. This WR1 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 2QN, encompassing approximately 2413 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

WR1 2QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

WR1 2QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9198.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour4337.70-8.51%
Shoplifting3317.81-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson1713.6770.00%
Public order167.04-15.79%
Other theft136.6330.00%
Burglary55.3966.67%
Drugs52.07-16.67%
Other crime42.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.66-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Theft from the person21.24-50.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6595.69-7.14%
Shoplifting4826.93-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour4719.88-26.56%
Public order1919.4726.67%
Bicycle theft127.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.97-23.08%
Other theft104.14-28.57%
Drugs64.140.00%
Possession of weapons52.49400.00%
Theft from the person42.0733.33%
Burglary31.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70109.78-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour6429.0016.36%
Shoplifting6126.5196.77%
Public order1525.270.00%
Other theft146.2127.27%
Criminal damage and arson135.800.00%
Drugs65.3920.00%
Bicycle theft62.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.49-16.67%
Burglary42.0733.33%
Theft from the person31.6650.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7897.76-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour5532.317.84%
Shoplifting3122.780.00%
Public order1512.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.2130.00%
Other theft115.39-26.67%
Bicycle theft94.5612.50%
Vehicle crime63.73200.00%
Possession of weapons62.4950.00%
Drugs52.49-37.50%
Burglary32.07-57.14%
Theft from the person21.24-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94111.4316.05%
Anti-social behaviour5138.94-7.27%
Shoplifting3121.136.90%
Public order3012.8466.67%
Other theft1512.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.21-23.08%
Bicycle theft84.1433.33%
Drugs83.31100.00%
Burglary73.31250.00%
Possession of weapons42.900.00%
Theft from the person41.660.00%
Robbery41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other crime10.83-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8194.86-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour5533.550.00%
Shoplifting2922.78-30.95%
Public order1812.01-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson137.46-13.33%
Bicycle theft65.39-25.00%
Other theft62.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.49-33.33%
Drugs41.66-69.23%
Theft from the person41.6633.33%
Other crime31.66-57.14%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84108.95-1.18%
Anti-social behaviour5534.805.77%
Shoplifting4222.7823.53%
Public order1917.40-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson157.870.00%
Drugs136.21116.67%
Other theft95.39-43.75%
Bicycle theft83.73-33.33%
Other crime73.310.00%
Possession of weapons62.90100.00%
Theft from the person32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-83.33%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85108.5326.87%
Anti-social behaviour5235.21-14.75%
Shoplifting3421.5417.24%
Public order2414.089.09%
Other theft169.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson156.637.14%
Bicycle theft126.210.00%
Drugs64.97-45.45%
Vehicle crime62.49500.00%
Burglary42.49-42.86%
Robbery31.66-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Theft from the person21.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67103.563.08%
Anti-social behaviour6127.753.39%
Shoplifting2925.27-34.09%
Public order2212.0115.79%
Criminal damage and arson149.11-22.22%
Other theft145.807.69%
Bicycle theft125.8071.43%
Drugs114.9757.14%
Burglary74.56-22.22%
Robbery42.90300.00%
Theft from the person41.6633.33%
Possession of weapons31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-80.00%
Other crime10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65105.63-8.45%
Anti-social behaviour5926.9334.09%
Shoplifting4424.4446.67%
Public order1918.23-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson187.8780.00%
Other theft137.4662.50%
Burglary95.39125.00%
Bicycle theft73.730.00%
Drugs72.9075.00%
Vehicle crime52.90-16.67%
Other crime42.07100.00%
Theft from the person31.66200.00%
Robbery11.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7188.24-16.47%
Anti-social behaviour4429.417.32%
Shoplifting3018.23-23.08%
Public order2112.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson108.70-28.57%
Other theft84.14-55.56%
Bicycle theft73.31-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.9020.00%
Drugs42.49-33.33%
Burglary41.66-33.33%
Robbery31.6650.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85105.637.59%
Anti-social behaviour4135.215.13%
Shoplifting3916.985.41%
Public order2416.169.09%
Other theft189.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.46-6.67%
Bicycle theft115.80-21.43%
Burglary64.56-14.29%
Drugs62.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.49-28.57%
Possession of weapons22.07-50.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79102.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour3932.730.00%
Shoplifting3716.160.00%
Public order2215.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson159.110.00%
Bicycle theft146.210.00%
Other theft125.800.00%
Burglary74.970.00%
Vehicle crime72.900.00%
Drugs72.900.00%
Possession of weapons42.900.00%
Robbery31.660.00%
Theft from the person21.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 202415
February 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 202313
September 20238
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 1015 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202491
June 202465
May 202470
April 202478
March 202494
February 202481
January 202484
December 202385
November 202367
October 202365
September 202371
August 202385
July 202379

A total of 666 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202447
May 202464
April 202455
March 202451
February 202455
January 202455
December 202352
November 202361
October 202359
September 202344
August 202341
July 202339

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 20237
September 20237
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202310
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202419
May 202415
April 202415
March 202430
February 202418
January 202419
December 202324
November 202322
October 202319
September 202321
August 202324
July 202322

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 488 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202448
May 202461
April 202431
March 202431
February 202429
January 202442
December 202334
November 202329
October 202344
September 202330
August 202339
July 202337

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Pierpoint Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Foregate Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Angel Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Mealcheapen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. College Precincts
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Friar Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. New Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Peters Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1