WORCESTER ROAD, WR14 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR14 1AR

WORCESTER ROAD, WR14 1AR, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.98 per 1,000 population. This WR14 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR14 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR14 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR14 1AR, encompassing approximately 1653 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR14 1AR area, explore the WR14 1AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR14 1AR area, visit the WR14 1AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR14 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodson Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 9
  • The Haysfield with total crimes: 8

WORCESTER ROAD, WR14 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.9838.46%
Violence and sexual offences510.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-66.67%
Other theft21.21-60.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.7730.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.860.00%
Other theft53.63-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences43.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.7266.67%
Other theft96.0580.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6325.00%
Other theft53.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0250.00%
Drugs31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.89-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.350.00%
Shoplifting95.4412.50%
Other theft45.440.00%
Public order32.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.7750.00%
Shoplifting85.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.84400.00%
Public order53.02150.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Other crime12.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.51-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences65.44-57.14%
Other theft43.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.40-6.67%
Shoplifting118.4710.00%
Public order56.6566.67%
Burglary33.020.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-71.43%
Other theft21.21-60.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.4087.50%
Shoplifting109.0711.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.05-12.50%
Other theft54.2325.00%
Public order33.0250.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.5680.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.44-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour84.84-20.00%
Other theft44.84100.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.65-9.09%
Shoplifting56.0525.00%
Public order23.02-33.33%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1124.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.650.00%
Other theft46.050.00%
Shoplifting42.420.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 202315
September 20238
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 202418
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239
August 20235
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
July 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR14 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Goodson Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
  • 2. Roman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 3. The Haysfield
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vandra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckingham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Twine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1