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

Overview of Crime in WR2 6AS

OLDBURY ROAD, WR2 6AS, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This WR2 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 6AS, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR2 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawkwood Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Ostler Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Spenser Road with total crimes: 3

OLDBURY ROAD, WR2 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83400.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-87.50%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2433.33%
Public order32.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87100.00%
Other theft32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-50.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson86.97700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93-60.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.50100.00%
Other theft13.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-16.67%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-25.00%
Shoplifting62.20500.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences85.87166.67%
Other theft32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In September 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 offences127.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawkwood Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ostler Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lear Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Farley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Marlow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dowland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ambrose Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1