WR2 5FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5FR

WR2 5FR, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5FR 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 5FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5FR, encompassing approximately 1552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WR2 5FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 3
  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Stainburn Close with total crimes: 3

WR2 5FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5322.22%
Criminal damage and arson47.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Possession of weapons12.580.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences911.6080.00%
Public order25.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1011.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.44200.00%
Other crime13.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%

In April 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 offences710.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.87100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-50.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.02-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft11.29-75.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.1087.50%
Other theft49.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58200.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44100.00%
Other theft15.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.58100.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 202415
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. University Park Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stainburn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodgers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brigginshaw Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beauchamp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hurdman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harrow Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fraser Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wrendale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westlea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1