ANDREW CLOSE, WR2 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR2 6JQ

ANDREW CLOSE, WR2 6JQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This WR2 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR2 6JQ, encompassing approximately 3175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WR2 6JQ 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
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 2

ANDREW CLOSE, WR2 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.040.00%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.890.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.46300.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.89150.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-71.43%
Public order10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In October 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 offences75.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 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 6JQ 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. Newbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greenford Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Farley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1