BRITANNIA SQUARE, WR1 3DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 3DN

BRITANNIA SQUARE, WR1 3DN, Worcester has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This WR1 3DN 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 3DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 3DN, encompassing approximately 3052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR1 3DN area, explore the WR1 3DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR1 3DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Back Lane South with total crimes: 3

BRITANNIA SQUARE, WR1 3DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.74-13.33%
Burglary48.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Public order31.31-50.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.00-11.76%
Public order69.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.64-8.11%
Public order611.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-42.86%
Drugs31.31-40.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.290.00%
Drugs52.29400.00%
Other crime21.64-50.00%
Public order20.66-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft10.66-85.71%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.8548.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.12400.00%
Public order93.2880.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.950.00%
Other theft72.29250.00%
Shoplifting52.29400.00%
Other crime41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.67-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson78.1916.67%
Vehicle crime72.29250.00%
Drugs52.290.00%
Public order51.64-44.44%
Other theft21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-77.78%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.2852.94%
Anti-social behaviour98.52-18.18%
Public order92.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.95-14.29%
Drugs51.97150.00%
Burglary51.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.33-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.5783.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.600.00%
Public order62.29200.00%
Burglary51.97400.00%
Other theft41.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%
Drugs20.98-60.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.50133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-25.00%
Drugs51.97-16.67%
Other theft51.64-28.57%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.97-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.50166.67%
Other theft72.62133.33%
Drugs62.29100.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-50.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.007.14%
Criminal damage and arson69.830.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-66.67%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.17125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.95200.00%
Drugs41.970.00%
Public order41.31100.00%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.9850.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime20.66-60.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.780.00%
Other crime55.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202434
June 202437
May 202437
April 202425
March 202426
February 202417
January 202429
December 202329
November 202330
October 202328
September 202316

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20242
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Back Lane South
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Severn Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Chestnut Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Charter Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Oswald'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Mary'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mcnaught Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brewery Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashcroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. King Edmund Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Barbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1