WR2 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 6AJ

WR2 6AJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.83 per 1,000 population. This WR2 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 6AJ, encompassing approximately 3538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR2 6AJ area, explore the WR2 6AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WR2 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Ostler Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Melrose Close with total crimes: 1

WR2 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.520.00%
Burglary31.7050.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52-33.33%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.09350.00%
Shoplifting32.54-40.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.960.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.09350.00%
Shoplifting52.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.67-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.50900.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.83300.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.20175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences42.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 202311
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR2 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ostler Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Melrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holywell Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Turnpike Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1