WR2 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5AD

WR2 5AD, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5AD, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 5AD area, explore the WR2 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR2 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 6
  • Blakefield Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 3

WR2 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.36-18.18%
Public order43.73300.00%
Shoplifting41.66-20.00%
Other theft31.66200.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7757.14%
Shoplifting54.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07300.00%
Bicycle theft21.66100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.90100.00%
Public order42.49300.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.87-12.50%
Shoplifting42.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.11-50.00%
Public order33.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.83-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.91300.00%
Shoplifting66.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-60.00%
Robbery21.66100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.49100.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary31.24-40.00%
Shoplifting21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.817.69%
Anti-social behaviour85.8014.29%
Burglary53.310.00%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Shoplifting31.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.238.33%
Shoplifting95.38125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.90-28.57%
Public order42.07300.00%
Other theft31.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-64.29%
Other theft52.07400.00%
Shoplifting42.07-76.47%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.51240.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour146.63180.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.80400.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Public order21.24-66.67%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.010.00%
Public order62.490.00%
Shoplifting52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.070.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 202416
January 20244
December 202310
November 202314
October 202313
September 202312
August 202316
July 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234
August 202317
July 20235

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235
August 202314
July 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hales Orchard
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Blakefield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Middle Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tybridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bromwich Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bush Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lapal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1