DUKE OF EDINBURGH WAY, WR14 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR14 1AX

DUKE OF EDINBURGH WAY, WR14 1AX, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.81 per 1,000 population. This WR14 1AX 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 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR14 1AX, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR14 1AX area, explore the WR14 1AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WR14 1AX 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
  • Vandra Close with total crimes: 2

DUKE OF EDINBURGH WAY, WR14 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.8127.27%
Anti-social behaviour59.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.48-25.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.12120.00%
Other theft57.66-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.94100.00%
Shoplifting55.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.18100.00%
Other theft44.1833.33%
Shoplifting32.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.0371.43%
Other theft38.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.810.00%
Shoplifting75.57-12.50%
Other theft34.88-25.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-50.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.99100.00%
Shoplifting85.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.57400.00%
Other theft43.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Public order32.7950.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.15-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Other theft11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.81-11.11%
Shoplifting75.570.00%
Public order34.8850.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-71.43%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.27-22.22%
Shoplifting74.8875.00%
Other theft44.880.00%
Public order22.79-33.33%
Other crime11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.81-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.27-33.33%
Other theft44.18300.00%
Shoplifting42.79-20.00%
Public order32.79200.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.21-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences96.970.00%
Shoplifting56.27400.00%
Possession of weapons13.480.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1125.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.660.00%
Public order46.270.00%
Other theft42.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.790.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Goodson Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
  • 2. Roman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 3. Vandra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buckingham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Twine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1