WR2 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5DZ

WR2 5DZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5DZ, encompassing approximately 2182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR2 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bush Walk with total crimes: 5
  • St Clement'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WR2 5DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.04140.00%
Burglary65.50100.00%
Other theft62.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-75.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-85.71%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.9560.00%
Public order73.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.21600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-50.00%
Shoplifting42.290.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.58400.00%
Public order42.29300.00%
Shoplifting41.83-20.00%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4620.00%
Shoplifting55.50400.00%
Bicycle theft22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.58250.00%
Public order43.21300.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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 offences78.250.00%
Shoplifting43.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.16-53.33%
Public order33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-40.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Shoplifting10.92-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.41275.00%
Shoplifting66.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

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 behaviour46.87-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-60.00%
Robbery21.83100.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 offences1016.50-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour64.58-33.33%
Other theft52.75400.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.87-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.9628.57%
Public order34.1250.00%
Shoplifting31.37-66.67%
Burglary31.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-80.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.080.00%
Shoplifting96.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.210.00%
Other theft42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 202415
January 20244
December 202310
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bush Walk
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Clement'S Close
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hales Orchard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St John'S
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glebe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lapal Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bromyard Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bromwich Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Clement'S Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Comer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Arrowsmith Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hylton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Newport Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tybridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1