SANCTUARY CLOSE, WR2 5PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5PY

SANCTUARY CLOSE, WR2 5PY, Worcester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5PY 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 5PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5PY, encompassing approximately 3707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hopton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 4

SANCTUARY CLOSE, WR2 5PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.1620.00%
Public order51.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
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 offences74.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-25.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.32300.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-90.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson105.93233.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.70-60.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences105.6642.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-53.33%
Other theft31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6687.50%
Possession of weapons24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 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 offences85.12-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour52.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 offences2611.87160.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.0133.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In September 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 offences107.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202416
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 20238
October 202326
September 202310

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grenville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hopton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Essex Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bromyard Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mcintyre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Penmanor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rea Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Marlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Drake Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lambert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1