WR2 4YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 4YW

WR2 4YW, Worcester has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This WR2 4YW 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 4YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 4YW, encompassing approximately 1518 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 4YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Park Boulevard with total crimes: 1
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 1

WR2 4YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.95-57.14%
Public order11.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.590.00%
Public order14.610.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.56300.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.270.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.29200.00%
Shoplifting11.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.610.00%
Shoplifting21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98100.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.270.00%
Shoplifting21.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.61-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.5925.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-66.67%
Burglary11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.880.00%
Shoplifting43.950.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Park Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. First Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1