BOUGHTON CLOSE, WR2 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5ED

BOUGHTON CLOSE, WR2 5ED, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5ED, encompassing approximately 2936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 5ED area, explore the WR2 5ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR2 5ED area, visit the WR2 5ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bromyard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Whitmore Road with total crimes: 2

BOUGHTON CLOSE, WR2 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 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 offences66.13-33.33%
Other theft32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.09-62.50%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.15-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.3866.67%
Other crime41.700.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.49-16.67%
Other theft43.41300.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.479.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.85-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6070.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.79100.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

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

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hopton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bromyard Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whitmore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blakefield Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Blakefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rea Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1