GRESHAM ROAD, WR2 5QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5QS

GRESHAM ROAD, WR2 5QS, Worcester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5QS, encompassing approximately 3857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR2 5QS 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

GRESHAM ROAD, WR2 5QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.04-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.78-70.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.70-5.56%
Shoplifting104.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.81-37.50%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-16.67%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-71.43%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8963.64%
Shoplifting74.67-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.56-25.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.3744.44%
Violence and sexual offences113.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.85166.67%
Burglary22.070.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.55-52.63%
Shoplifting92.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5526.67%
Shoplifting184.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.6775.00%
Public order51.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.00600.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.447.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.8933.33%
Public order41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-62.50%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.33-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour83.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.4445.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.5233.33%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Shoplifting20.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8981.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.18500.00%
Public order41.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Shoplifting20.78-75.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.59-8.33%
Shoplifting82.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07-22.22%
Other theft21.810.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202417
May 202418
April 202418
March 202411
February 20249
January 202419
December 202315
November 202314
October 202329
September 202320
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 202418
December 202321
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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 5QS 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. Fitzwilliam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Grenville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakley Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Brookside Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Raleigh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Oldbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 14. Norfolk Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1