MIDDLE ROAD, WR2 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 4HT

MIDDLE ROAD, WR2 4HT, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4HT, encompassing approximately 3596 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 4HT area, explore the WR2 4HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR2 4HT area, visit the WR2 4HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S with total crimes: 2

MIDDLE ROAD, WR2 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-58.33%
Public order31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12100.00%
Public order33.340.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1750.00%
Shoplifting51.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.61-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8422.22%
Other crime33.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4080.00%
Shoplifting52.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45-16.67%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.79-40.00%
Public order41.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0125.00%
Burglary72.78600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.950.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.22133.33%
Shoplifting61.95100.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 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
September 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hales Orchard
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Powell'S Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Blakefield Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. B4206
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B4485
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1