UNION PLACE, WR3 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 7DX

UNION PLACE, WR3 7DX, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This WR3 7DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 7DX, encompassing approximately 3414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 7DX area, explore the WR3 7DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR3 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Droitwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Checketts Close with total crimes: 3

UNION PLACE, WR3 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.6933.33%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88200.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.270.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In April 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 offences65.57-25.00%
Other theft41.76100.00%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.640.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.10350.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-71.43%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 7DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Droitwich Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Checketts Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bourne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Stephen'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saunders Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Checketts Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1