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

Overview of Crime in WR2 4LQ

MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4LQ, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 4LQ area, explore the WR2 4LQ 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 (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • St John'S with total crimes: 2
  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 2

MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0960.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting56.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.46-58.33%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences126.14100.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Shoplifting20.88-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences64.3850.00%
Shoplifting51.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%

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 offences44.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.22-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

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 offences116.1422.22%
Other crime33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences96.7280.00%
Shoplifting52.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 offences54.38-16.67%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-85.71%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 offences1010.2325.00%
Burglary72.92600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-14.29%
Public order31.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences88.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.34133.33%
Shoplifting62.05100.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 offences76.140.00%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hales Orchard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St John'S
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Glebe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blakefield Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Blakefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bromwich Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1