CASTLE STREET, WR1 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 3AD

CASTLE STREET, WR1 3AD, Worcester has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.96 per 1,000 population. This WR1 3AD 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 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 3AD, encompassing approximately 3037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 3AD area, explore the WR1 3AD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR1 3AD area, visit the WR1 3AD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (29.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

WR1 3AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11

CASTLE STREET, WR1 3AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7956.9629.51%
Anti-social behaviour2826.01-31.71%
Shoplifting139.22-23.53%
Public order134.2844.44%
Criminal damage and arson114.28-8.33%
Other theft113.6283.33%
Vehicle crime43.620.00%
Drugs41.32-50.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6157.94-7.58%
Anti-social behaviour4120.085.13%
Shoplifting1713.506.25%
Criminal damage and arson125.60-7.69%
Bicycle theft93.95125.00%
Public order92.96-55.00%
Drugs82.96100.00%
Other theft62.63-66.67%
Theft from the person41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6664.208.20%
Anti-social behaviour3921.7325.81%
Public order2012.8433.33%
Other theft186.58157.14%
Shoplifting165.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.2744.44%
Other crime64.280.00%
Drugs41.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.32-60.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person20.66-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6151.69-17.57%
Anti-social behaviour3120.086.90%
Public order1510.21-34.78%
Bicycle theft104.94233.33%
Shoplifting103.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2928.57%
Other theft72.96-30.00%
Drugs62.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.98200.00%
Theft from the person30.9950.00%
Burglary10.99-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7460.9123.33%
Anti-social behaviour2924.36-30.95%
Public order239.5553.33%
Other theft107.5742.86%
Shoplifting103.2925.00%
Drugs103.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.290.00%
Burglary62.30200.00%
Robbery51.98400.00%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Theft from the person20.99-50.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6052.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour4219.755.00%
Public order1513.8350.00%
Shoplifting84.94-46.67%
Other theft72.63-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.30-50.00%
Drugs42.30-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.3233.33%
Theft from the person41.32300.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-40.00%
Other crime20.99-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8063.549.59%
Anti-social behaviour4026.3417.65%
Shoplifting1513.17114.29%
Criminal damage and arson144.94100.00%
Other theft124.61-7.69%
Public order103.95-37.50%
Drugs93.2950.00%
Bicycle theft52.96-44.44%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7358.607.35%
Anti-social behaviour3424.03-20.93%
Public order1611.19-27.27%
Other theft135.2718.18%
Bicycle theft94.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.96-22.22%
Shoplifting72.30-22.22%
Drugs62.30-45.45%
Burglary41.98-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6866.5013.33%
Anti-social behaviour4322.3919.44%
Public order2214.1657.14%
Drugs117.2457.14%
Other theft113.62120.00%
Bicycle theft103.6225.00%
Shoplifting93.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.96-30.77%
Burglary72.96-22.22%
Possession of weapons52.30150.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6058.93-1.64%
Anti-social behaviour3619.7538.46%
Shoplifting1511.85400.00%
Public order144.947.69%
Criminal damage and arson134.6130.00%
Burglary94.2880.00%
Bicycle theft82.9633.33%
Drugs72.6340.00%
Other theft52.300.00%
Other crime31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Robbery20.99-33.33%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6147.41-7.58%
Anti-social behaviour2620.08-10.34%
Public order138.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.28-16.67%
Bicycle theft63.29-14.29%
Drugs51.98-16.67%
Burglary51.6525.00%
Other theft51.65-58.33%
Other crime51.65400.00%
Robbery31.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.99-76.92%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6656.30-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour2921.73-6.45%
Shoplifting139.55-23.53%
Public order134.28-40.91%
Other theft124.289.09%
Criminal damage and arson123.950.00%
Bicycle theft73.95-53.33%
Drugs62.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.98300.00%
Burglary41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7465.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3124.360.00%
Public order2210.210.00%
Shoplifting177.240.00%
Bicycle theft155.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.940.00%
Other theft113.950.00%
Drugs83.620.00%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202441
May 202439
April 202431
March 202429
February 202442
January 202440
December 202334
November 202343
October 202336
September 202326
August 202329
July 202331

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 883 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202461
May 202466
April 202461
March 202474
February 202460
January 202480
December 202373
November 202368
October 202360
September 202361
August 202366
July 202374

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 202310
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202418
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 202416
April 202410
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 20233
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202420
April 202415
March 202423
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202322
October 202314
September 202313
August 202313
July 202322

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR1 3AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 5. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Angel Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. The Foregate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Cross
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bank Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 18. Severn Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 23. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Swithin'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Southfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Grand Stand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1