WR2 5FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5FB

WR2 5FB, Worcester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5FB 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 5FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5FB, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Tudor Way with total crimes: 5
  • Raleigh Close with total crimes: 4

WR2 5FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6044.44%
Public order75.93600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Other crime32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28100.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7611.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2850.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.30-64.71%
Burglary22.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.5170.00%
Other theft57.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.76100.00%
Possession of weapons24.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.28100.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3028.57%
Public order24.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences77.760.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. University Park Drive
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tudor Way
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raleigh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Grenville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rodgers Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Essex Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Earls Court Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Brigginshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Low Fold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wrendale Drive
    Total1
    Public order1