HARDWICKE CLOSE, WR2 5NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5NX

HARDWICKE CLOSE, WR2 5NX, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5NX 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 5NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5NX, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5NX 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

HARDWICKE CLOSE, WR2 5NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Burglary32.520.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-57.14%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.07-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.53100.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Burglary11.01-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.09500.00%
Other theft63.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0233.33%
Burglary32.010.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Shoplifting31.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-80.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.59100.00%
Shoplifting65.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.56150.00%
Shoplifting42.520.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.070.00%
Shoplifting42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-75.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56-11.11%
Other theft24.03-33.33%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 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 offences911.59-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.53-57.14%
Other theft31.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Shoplifting31.51200.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.040.00%
Other theft43.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20232

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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 5NX 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Turnpike Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Croft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Race Track
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1