OLDBURY ROAD, WR2 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 6AL

OLDBURY ROAD, WR2 6AL, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This WR2 6AL 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 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 6AL, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WR2 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ostler Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

OLDBURY ROAD, WR2 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80100.00%
Vehicle crime51.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-60.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4550.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7733.33%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.48400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.19250.00%
Shoplifting22.03-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-77.78%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences95.22350.00%
Shoplifting52.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

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
Shoplifting63.77-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.38900.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.3266.67%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.190.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blenheim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ostler Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Henwick Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Arrowsmith Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Comer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Laugherne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Penmanor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1