HOWBURYFIELD AVENUE, WR2 5GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5GA

HOWBURYFIELD AVENUE, WR2 5GA, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5GA 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 5GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5GA, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WR2 5GA 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

HOWBURYFIELD AVENUE, WR2 5GA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2785.71%
Anti-social behaviour56.8425.00%
Public order52.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-50.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-20.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences108.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences87.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.21100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.37-76.47%
Other theft22.11-50.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.32183.33%
Other theft48.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2750.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 offences47.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.900.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 202417
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 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 5GA 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. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Earls Court Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Brigginshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Low Fold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1