WR2 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 6AJ

WR2 6AJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This WR2 6AJ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WR2 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkwood Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Ostler Drive with total crimes: 3

WR2 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences118.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hawkwood Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ostler Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Henwick Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1