DRAKE AVENUE, WR2 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5RR

DRAKE AVENUE, WR2 5RR, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5RR, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 5RR area, explore the WR2 5RR 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 (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR2 5RR 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

DRAKE AVENUE, WR2 5RR 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 offences127.13-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.76-70.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.70-18.75%
Shoplifting103.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-28.57%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.43-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson74.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7825.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-71.43%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 offences179.4370.00%
Shoplifting74.33-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.27300.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.7044.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.060.00%
Burglary32.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92-37.50%
Shoplifting92.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.76-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences164.5945.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.0850.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.23600.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8033.33%
Public order41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-75.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.15-64.52%
Anti-social behaviour82.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.2582.35%
Criminal damage and arson57.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.68142.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.33500.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.04-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-37.50%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.800.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 202416
April 202417
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 202331
September 202317
August 20237
July 202311

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 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

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 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 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
August 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 5RR 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. Oakley Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Brookside Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Raleigh Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stainburn Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 14. Hathaway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rosemary Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1