MERICK ROAD, WR14 1DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR14 1DD

MERICK ROAD, WR14 1DD, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.77 per 1,000 population. This WR14 1DD 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 1DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR14 1DD, encompassing approximately 1462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR14 1DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Goodson Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 9

MERICK ROAD, WR14 1DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2530.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences517.1025.00%
Public order43.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-66.67%
Other theft21.37-60.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.37-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.9936.36%
Criminal damage and arson610.26500.00%
Other theft54.10-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.74200.00%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.46-15.38%
Other theft97.5280.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-83.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1325.30-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.89100.00%
Other theft54.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.4233.33%
Drugs32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.5117.65%
Anti-social behaviour313.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1727.3588.89%
Violence and sexual offences911.620.00%
Other theft46.150.00%
Public order32.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In January 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 offences926.6780.00%
Shoplifting96.15-10.00%
Public order76.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.79100.00%
Other theft42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74100.00%
Other crime12.740.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.78-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.84-44.44%
Other theft43.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order21.37-60.00%
Burglary11.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences98.21-25.00%
Public order56.150.00%
Burglary33.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%
Other theft21.37-66.67%
Other crime11.370.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1834.1928.57%
Violence and sexual offences1212.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.21-33.33%
Other theft64.1050.00%
Public order54.10150.00%
Other crime13.420.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.997.69%
Anti-social behaviour99.57-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences66.15-33.33%
Other theft44.10100.00%
Public order22.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.72116.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.520.00%
Public order46.15100.00%
Other theft22.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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 behaviour1127.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.520.00%
Shoplifting66.150.00%
Vehicle crime54.100.00%
Other theft43.420.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20236
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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202415
May 202411
April 202413
March 202420
February 202417
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202318
September 202314
August 202313
July 20236

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 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
July 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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 1DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Goodson Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
  • 3. Roman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. The Haysfield
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vandra Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Twine Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1