WR2 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 4AF

WR2 4AF, Worcester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 199 crimes and a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4AF, encompassing approximately 2702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 4AF area, explore the WR2 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR2 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bush Walk with total crimes: 5
  • St Clement'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 2

WR2 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6214.29%
Burglary62.96200.00%
Other theft52.22150.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.62-41.67%
Shoplifting52.59150.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2520.00%
Public order44.44300.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Shoplifting21.11-60.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5142.86%
Shoplifting53.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.5933.33%
Public order31.480.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Shoplifting10.74-80.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.10160.00%
Shoplifting54.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85100.00%
Other theft21.48-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Robbery10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.40-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-20.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33-37.50%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Burglary20.74-71.43%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.95-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3314.29%
Burglary72.96600.00%
Public order32.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.700.00%
Shoplifting62.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bush Walk
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Clement'S Close
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hales Orchard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Glebe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromyard Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Blakefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bromwich Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Star Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tybridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1