WESTLEA CLOSE, WR2 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 5UH

WESTLEA CLOSE, WR2 5UH, Worcester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This WR2 5UH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR2 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR2 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 5UH, encompassing approximately 1816 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR2 5UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

WESTLEA CLOSE, WR2 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3633.33%
Other theft34.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.50250.00%
Other crime13.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.40-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 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 offences109.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.50300.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.71-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.8533.33%
Robbery12.200.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.9150.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.61-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences913.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.9525.00%
Public order32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.850.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20247
January 202418
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. University Park Drive
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brigginshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Low Fold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wrendale Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Harrison Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1