BELFORD CLOSE, WR2 5GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5GX

BELFORD CLOSE, WR2 5GX, Worcester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5GX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 5GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5GX, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR2 5GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodgers Close with total crimes: 5
  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Wrendale Drive with total crimes: 2

BELFORD CLOSE, WR2 5GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.32-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour33.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.30100.00%
Other crime14.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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 order36.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-50.00%
Burglary11.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%

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 offences410.57-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Burglary22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft11.51-66.67%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.85133.33%
Other theft310.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0450.00%
Other theft14.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

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 offences411.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In October 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 offences47.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0650.00%
Vehicle crime14.53-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.810.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Burglary11.510.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.770.00%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Drugs12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
August 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Rodgers Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. University Park Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wrendale Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenhedges Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Fraser Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beauchamp Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stainburn Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Farmbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1