LAUGHERNE ROAD, WR2 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5LS

LAUGHERNE ROAD, WR2 5LS, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5LS, encompassing approximately 3363 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5LS 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

LAUGHERNE ROAD, WR2 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-81.25%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-80.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson107.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.97-45.45%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%

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 offences117.73175.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.27150.00%
Shoplifting51.4925.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57-42.86%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.08150.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.41200.00%
Other theft74.46600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-75.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 202416
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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 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
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 5LS 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mcintyre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Comer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Henwick Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arrowsmith Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Penmanor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lambert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1