ORFORD WAY, WR14 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR14 2HG

ORFORD WAY, WR14 2HG, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This WR14 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR14 2HG, encompassing approximately 2734 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR14 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langland Close with total crimes: 8
  • Martin Close with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 4

ORFORD WAY, WR14 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2818.18%
Public order84.7560.00%
Shoplifting82.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.93-22.22%
Other theft62.560.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.53175.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.02-25.00%
Shoplifting63.29100.00%
Public order52.1966.67%
Burglary21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.8071.43%
Other theft44.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-63.64%
Shoplifting31.46-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Public order31.10-50.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.890.00%
Shoplifting74.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.560.00%
Public order62.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19200.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0275.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Shoplifting21.10-80.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.07-15.38%
Shoplifting104.02233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3318.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.75-33.33%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.51-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.02100.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-75.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.33-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-50.00%
Shoplifting21.10-50.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.4850.00%
Shoplifting42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Shoplifting21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1633.33%
Shoplifting45.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.970.00%
Shoplifting44.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202313
October 202315
September 202310
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR14 2HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langland Close
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Martin Close
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mayfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ashdown Rise
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. North End Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wren Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mountbatten Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Langland Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reed Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Matravers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shirley Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Maybank
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Madresfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Steamer Point
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Alicante Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ashdown Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mayfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1