WR1 3NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 3NS

WR1 3NS, Worcester has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.27 per 1,000 population. This WR1 3NS 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 3NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 3NS, encompassing approximately 1449 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)

WR1 3NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Angel Street with total crimes: 22
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14

WR1 3NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55117.270.00%
Shoplifting3337.9413.79%
Anti-social behaviour2222.76-29.03%
Other theft1315.1830.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.97-7.69%
Bicycle theft108.28150.00%
Public order106.90-9.09%
Burglary36.90-40.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Theft from the person32.070.00%
Drugs22.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55113.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour3137.9410.71%
Shoplifting2921.3820.83%
Criminal damage and arson1320.0018.18%
Public order118.97-21.43%
Other theft107.5942.86%
Burglary56.90400.00%
Bicycle theft43.450.00%
Drugs42.76-20.00%
Robbery22.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66112.4424.53%
Anti-social behaviour2845.53-20.00%
Shoplifting2419.310.00%
Public order1416.567.69%
Criminal damage and arson119.6657.14%
Other theft77.590.00%
Drugs54.830.00%
Possession of weapons23.450.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53110.37-3.64%
Anti-social behaviour3536.56-23.91%
Shoplifting2424.14-38.46%
Public order1316.56-27.78%
Bicycle theft88.97100.00%
Other theft75.52-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.83-41.67%
Drugs54.8366.67%
Possession of weapons23.450.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55140.0314.58%
Anti-social behaviour4637.9443.75%
Shoplifting3931.7395.00%
Public order1826.9050.00%
Other theft1512.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.3533.33%
Bicycle theft48.28-60.00%
Other crime32.760.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Possession of weapons22.07-50.00%
Theft from the person21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48101.40-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour3233.116.67%
Shoplifting2022.07100.00%
Public order1213.80-42.86%
Bicycle theft108.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.9050.00%
Other theft66.21-40.00%
Possession of weapons44.1433.33%
Drugs32.76-62.50%
Theft from the person32.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52105.54-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour3035.87-14.29%
Public order2120.6961.54%
Other theft1014.4966.67%
Shoplifting106.90-44.44%
Drugs86.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft34.140.00%
Theft from the person32.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.07-40.00%
Robbery32.0750.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54105.54-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour3537.25-5.41%
Shoplifting1824.14-41.94%
Public order1312.428.33%
Criminal damage and arson98.9728.57%
Other theft66.21-14.29%
Possession of weapons54.1466.67%
Theft from the person43.45300.00%
Bicycle theft32.76-40.00%
Robbery22.070.00%
Drugs21.38-75.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other crime10.69-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59121.40-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour3740.7027.59%
Shoplifting3125.5255.00%
Public order1221.38-14.29%
Drugs88.28300.00%
Other theft75.52-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson74.830.00%
Other crime64.83500.00%
Bicycle theft54.14-37.50%
Possession of weapons33.450.00%
Theft from the person12.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61113.8224.49%
Anti-social behaviour2942.08-12.12%
Shoplifting2020.0017.65%
Public order1413.80-26.32%
Other theft119.660.00%
Bicycle theft87.59-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson75.52-12.50%
Robbery34.830.00%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%
Drugs21.38-77.78%
Theft from the person11.38-50.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49116.5825.64%
Anti-social behaviour3333.803.12%
Public order1922.7646.15%
Shoplifting1713.11-46.88%
Other theft1111.7357.14%
Bicycle theft97.590.00%
Drugs96.2180.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons35.520.00%
Robbery32.0750.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Theft from the person22.07100.00%
Burglary21.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39113.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour3226.900.00%
Shoplifting3222.070.00%
Public order1322.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.970.00%
Bicycle theft98.280.00%
Other theft76.210.00%
Burglary64.830.00%
Drugs54.140.00%
Vehicle crime33.450.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Robbery22.070.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202428
June 202435
May 202446
April 202432
March 202430
February 202435
January 202437
December 202329
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 202424
June 202424
May 202439
April 202420
March 202410
February 202418
January 202431
December 202320
November 202317
October 202332

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 646 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202455
July 202466
June 202453
May 202455
April 202448
March 202452
February 202454
January 202459
December 202361
November 202349
October 202339

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202411
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202418
April 202412
March 202421
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Angel Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Castle Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 5. Foregate Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Swithin'S Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Foregate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. High Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Clement'S Close
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Cross
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trinity Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Angel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 17. Netherton Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft3
  • 18. Malthouse Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Broad Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Severn Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Fish Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Butts
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Farrier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Clement'S Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hylton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Newport Street
    Total1
    Other theft1