HOPTON STREET, WR2 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5LH

HOPTON STREET, WR2 5LH, Worcester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5LH, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR2 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lapal Close with total crimes: 2

HOPTON STREET, WR2 5LH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1837.50%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-25.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.58-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4470.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-83.33%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson128.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.19-9.09%
Burglary42.660.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In February 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 offences115.32120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92100.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.99-44.44%
Other theft41.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.85-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.16144.44%
Criminal damage and arson55.85-16.67%
Other theft41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 202417
March 202410
February 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202322
September 20239

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 2 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

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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hopton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lapal Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mcintyre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Blakefield Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blakefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Comer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Penmanor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bromyard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lambert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1