BUCK STREET, WR2 5LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5LL

BUCK STREET, WR2 5LL, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5LL, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 5
  • Blakefield Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 2

BUCK STREET, WR2 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences95.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.40100.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-64.29%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1427.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.58-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson138.45160.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.330.00%
Burglary32.82200.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1457.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.86-30.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.5650.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.40-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour43.580.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7388.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.35-14.29%
Other theft61.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-20.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.94-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7045.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54500.00%
Public order31.54-40.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences117.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.820.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 202414
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317
September 20239
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 202413
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
July 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Blakefield Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Happy Land West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lapal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mcintyre Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Buck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1