WR1 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 3EJ

WR1 3EJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.84 per 1,000 population. This WR1 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 3EJ, encompassing approximately 692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WR1 3EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Netherton Court with total crimes: 6

WR1 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1967.84-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour827.4333.33%
Public order611.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.66-20.00%
Burglary35.770.00%
Other theft24.330.00%
Shoplifting22.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.890.00%
Drugs12.89-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2779.3922.73%
Anti-social behaviour638.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.66-28.57%
Public order57.220.00%
Shoplifting47.220.00%
Drugs35.7750.00%
Other theft24.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2266.4029.41%
Criminal damage and arson731.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.10-14.29%
Other theft38.66-66.67%
Drugs24.33100.00%
Burglary12.89-50.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person11.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1780.83142.86%
Other theft924.54800.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.1016.67%
Public order710.10133.33%
Theft from the person210.10100.00%
Burglary22.890.00%
Drugs12.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.44-75.00%
Shoplifting11.44-75.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.10200.00%
Shoplifting48.6633.33%
Bicycle theft45.77300.00%
Public order35.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.33-50.00%
Drugs22.89-33.33%
Other theft12.890.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.86-50.00%
Public order511.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.2233.33%
Shoplifting35.77-50.00%
Drugs34.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33100.00%
Burglary22.890.00%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1654.85-15.79%
Shoplifting623.1020.00%
Public order48.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7750.00%
Other theft34.33200.00%
Burglary24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Drugs11.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951.9718.75%
Shoplifting527.4325.00%
Drugs47.22100.00%
Other crime35.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-50.00%
Other theft12.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1662.076.67%
Anti-social behaviour523.1066.67%
Public order57.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.22100.00%
Shoplifting45.77100.00%
Bicycle theft25.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.890.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Other crime12.89-50.00%
Other theft11.44-85.71%
Possession of weapons11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1563.51-6.25%
Other theft721.6575.00%
Bicycle theft510.1066.67%
Public order37.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.33-57.14%
Possession of weapons24.330.00%
Shoplifting22.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-60.00%
Drugs22.89-33.33%
Other crime22.89-33.33%
Robbery12.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1672.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour723.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.1025.00%
Other theft47.2233.33%
Bicycle theft35.770.00%
Shoplifting34.33200.00%
Drugs34.33200.00%
Other crime34.33-25.00%
Burglary24.330.00%
Public order22.89-50.00%
Robbery22.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2062.070.00%
Public order428.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.770.00%
Other crime45.770.00%
Other theft35.770.00%
Bicycle theft34.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202427
June 202422
May 202417
April 20247
March 20248
February 202416
January 202419
December 202316
November 202315
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Netherton Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Elm Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turnpike Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Severn Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moor Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King Edmund Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Race Track
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1