WESTBOURNE CLOSE, WR2 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5NU

WESTBOURNE CLOSE, WR2 5NU, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5NU, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lapal Close with total crimes: 2

WESTBOURNE CLOSE, WR2 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-62.50%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In July 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 offences88.45-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.07100.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-85.71%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.61250.00%
Other theft62.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31-50.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5350.00%
Shoplifting42.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, 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 arson47.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-66.67%
Burglary31.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.76100.00%
Shoplifting64.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5350.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.84500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-60.00%
Shoplifting41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.690.00%
Other theft33.84-40.00%
Shoplifting21.15-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.84-25.00%
Other theft52.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92100.00%
Shoplifting31.54200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.460.00%
Other theft43.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elm Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lapal Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Bromyard Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Turnpike Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bozward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1