WR1 3QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR1 3QX

WR1 3QX, Worcester has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.69 per 1,000 population. This WR1 3QX 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 3QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR1 3QX, encompassing approximately 2998 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

WR1 3QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 24
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

WR1 3QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7452.6927.59%
Anti-social behaviour2524.68-26.47%
Public order138.34160.00%
Other theft104.34100.00%
Shoplifting103.3311.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.330.00%
Drugs41.33-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.33100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5850.02-1.69%
Anti-social behaviour3419.343.03%
Criminal damage and arson1211.349.09%
Shoplifting94.0012.50%
Bicycle theft83.00100.00%
Drugs72.67133.33%
Other theft52.33-70.59%
Public order51.67-73.68%
Theft from the person41.67300.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5955.367.27%
Anti-social behaviour3319.6832.00%
Public order1911.0158.33%
Other theft176.34142.86%
Criminal damage and arson115.6722.22%
Shoplifting83.67166.67%
Bicycle theft42.67-50.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Drugs31.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5544.35-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour2518.34-7.41%
Public order128.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.0012.50%
Bicycle theft83.00166.67%
Other theft72.67-22.22%
Drugs62.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.000.00%
Shoplifting31.00-40.00%
Theft from the person31.0050.00%
Burglary11.00-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6756.0326.42%
Anti-social behaviour2722.34-30.77%
Public order219.0050.00%
Burglary97.00350.00%
Other theft93.0028.57%
Drugs83.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.6714.29%
Shoplifting52.6725.00%
Robbery41.67300.00%
Bicycle theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Theft from the person21.00-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5348.02-32.05%
Anti-social behaviour3917.6811.43%
Public order1413.0175.00%
Other theft74.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.33-50.00%
Shoplifting42.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.3333.33%
Theft from the person41.33300.00%
Drugs31.33-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Other crime21.00-50.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7857.0314.71%
Anti-social behaviour3526.0112.90%
Criminal damage and arson1411.67100.00%
Other theft104.67-16.67%
Public order83.33-42.86%
Drugs82.6733.33%
Shoplifting62.67100.00%
Other crime42.00300.00%
Possession of weapons31.3350.00%
Bicycle theft31.00-57.14%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6853.363.03%
Anti-social behaviour3122.68-18.42%
Public order1410.34-12.50%
Other theft124.6733.33%
Bicycle theft74.00-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.33-22.22%
Drugs62.33-14.29%
Burglary42.00-42.86%
Shoplifting31.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.67-60.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6659.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour3822.018.57%
Public order1612.6745.45%
Bicycle theft105.3442.86%
Other theft93.3380.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.00-25.00%
Burglary73.0016.67%
Drugs72.330.00%
Possession of weapons52.33150.00%
Shoplifting51.67-50.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%

In October 2023, 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 offences5453.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour3518.0159.09%
Criminal damage and arson1211.6733.33%
Public order114.000.00%
Shoplifting103.67233.33%
Bicycle theft73.3340.00%
Drugs72.3375.00%
Burglary62.33100.00%
Other theft52.00-16.67%
Other crime31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4539.02-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour2215.01-8.33%
Public order117.34-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.67-25.00%
Other theft63.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft52.00-16.67%
Other crime51.670.00%
Drugs41.67-33.33%
Shoplifting31.33-57.14%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5247.69-24.64%
Anti-social behaviour2417.340.00%
Public order138.00-38.10%
Other theft124.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.000.00%
Shoplifting74.00-30.00%
Bicycle theft62.33-57.14%
Drugs62.00-25.00%
Burglary42.00100.00%
Possession of weapons31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Robbery20.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6957.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2423.010.00%
Public order218.000.00%
Bicycle theft147.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.670.00%
Shoplifting104.000.00%
Drugs83.330.00%
Other theft62.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202434
May 202433
April 202425
March 202427
February 202439
January 202435
December 202331
November 202338
October 202335
September 202322
August 202324
July 202324

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 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
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 798 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202474
June 202458
May 202459
April 202455
March 202467
February 202453
January 202478
December 202368
November 202366
October 202354
September 202345
August 202352
July 202369

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202417
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 202419
April 202412
March 202421
February 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202311
September 202311
August 202313
July 202321

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. 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. Sansome Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Angel Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Severn Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. The Butts
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Worcester Foregate Street (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little London
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Back Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 21. Manning Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Oswald'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Southfield Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Back Lane South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Grand Stand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Netherton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. All Saints' Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lion Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1