WATERY LANE, WR2 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5AR

WATERY LANE, WR2 5AR, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5AR, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WR2 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bromyard Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 4
  • Happy Land West with total crimes: 3

WATERY LANE, WR2 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.4933.33%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 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 offences42.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7111.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4950.00%
Other crime41.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In February 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 offences64.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.16-33.33%
Other theft31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour44.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bromyard Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lambert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Happy Land West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Blakefield Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Boughton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Happy Land North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B4485
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1