BURLEIGH ROAD, WR2 5QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5QT

BURLEIGH ROAD, WR2 5QT, Worcester has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5QT 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 5QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5QT, encompassing approximately 3757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

WR2 5QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 12
  • Burleigh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6

BURLEIGH ROAD, WR2 5QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.77-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour124.2671.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.19450.00%
Public order52.93-37.50%
Shoplifting51.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.3790.91%
Shoplifting105.59233.33%
Public order82.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1340.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.25-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-42.86%
Shoplifting31.06-70.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.31-5.26%
Shoplifting104.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1111.76%
Criminal damage and arson75.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-16.67%
Shoplifting21.33-71.43%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9154.55%
Shoplifting74.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.86200.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.93100.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.05-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences92.40-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-42.86%
Public order31.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.50-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.0672.73%
Criminal damage and arson75.0675.00%
Public order51.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.31400.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.32-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.93100.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-20.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.25-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour53.460.00%
Shoplifting41.3333.33%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.5966.67%
Public order31.33-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.790.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202411
June 202418
May 202419
April 202417
March 202411
February 20249
January 202419
December 202311
November 202313
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247
March 202412
February 20249
January 202419
December 202320
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gresham Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burleigh Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shakespeare Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grenville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Essex Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Stainburn Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lear Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hathaway Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Raleigh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Earls Court Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Brigginshaw Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Marlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Drake Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dowland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ambrose Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hurdman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1