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

Overview of Crime in WR2 5LW

BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5LW, encompassing approximately 3639 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Happy Land West with total crimes: 2

BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences73.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

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 order44.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-80.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5987.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-80.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson107.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.75-33.33%
Burglary32.20200.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30150.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-66.67%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.67-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.62275.00%
Other theft64.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences106.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202415
March 20248
February 202412
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315
September 20234
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
October 20231
August 20233
July 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 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

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

MonthCount
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 5LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Happy Land West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lapal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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