MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 4LJ

MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 4LJ 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
  • Powell'S Row with total crimes: 2

MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8160.00%
Shoplifting22.57-60.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49150.00%
Shoplifting51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.89-66.67%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4914.29%
Shoplifting12.57-80.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 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 offences75.1340.00%
Shoplifting52.250.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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 offences54.4966.67%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.70100.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-40.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-57.14%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences75.780.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
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 4LJ 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. Powell'S Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. B4206
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1