EMERALD ROAD, WR2 5QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5QB

EMERALD ROAD, WR2 5QB, Worcester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5QB 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 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5QB, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR2 5QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 12
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkwood Crescent with total crimes: 3

EMERALD ROAD, WR2 5QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.53-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.94-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94200.00%
Burglary51.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3925.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.7766.67%
Public order42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%

In July 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 offences64.71-25.00%
Shoplifting41.66-63.64%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.97450.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 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 offences126.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3225.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.55-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.03300.00%
Shoplifting73.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-60.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.1475.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.88900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-78.57%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5940.00%
Shoplifting83.88-60.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.47-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences105.54-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.7725.00%
Public order31.39-40.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.58550.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.2010.00%
Public order53.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20-33.33%
Other theft42.7733.33%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-60.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.160.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 202414
February 20248
January 202420
December 202326
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202412
April 202412
March 20243
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresham Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hawkwood Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ostler Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lear Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Farley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Penmanor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Marlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Drake Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dowland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ambrose Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1