SAPPHIRE CRESCENT, WR2 5PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5PT

SAPPHIRE CRESCENT, WR2 5PT, Worcester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5PT 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 5PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5PT, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR2 5PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spenser Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sedge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 3

SAPPHIRE CRESCENT, WR2 5PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.66-8.33%
Shoplifting42.82-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-20.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.26-14.29%
Shoplifting113.07450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-28.57%
Public order31.28200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-71.43%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.47100.00%
Shoplifting74.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.2655.56%
Criminal damage and arson133.58333.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.33-42.86%
Burglary32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.227.69%
Shoplifting93.58-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-62.50%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.82-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences135.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.33166.67%
Public order42.05-20.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.82550.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.660.00%
Public order53.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.33100.00%
Shoplifting42.05100.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8044.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.61400.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Shoplifting20.77-75.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-44.44%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.300.00%
Public order32.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249
January 202420
December 202326
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248
February 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202326
September 202318
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Spenser Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sedge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Gresham Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Grenville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ostler Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Oakley Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Brookside Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Raleigh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rea Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lear Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dowland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ambrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1