MERRIMANS HILL ROAD, WR3 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8AA

MERRIMANS HILL ROAD, WR3 8AA, Worcester has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8AA, encompassing approximately 2295 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8AA area, explore the WR3 8AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WR3 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3
  • St George'S Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Goodrest Close with total crimes: 2

MERRIMANS HILL ROAD, WR3 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.10-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Other theft10.87-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.38100.00%
Other theft57.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Other crime11.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9233.33%
Public order31.7450.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-57.14%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-71.43%
Public order20.87100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.81-30.77%
Vehicle crime73.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.050.00%
Shoplifting42.18300.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.6818.18%
Vehicle crime85.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.6125.00%
Bicycle theft22.180.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.121000.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.79-20.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-68.75%
Other theft32.18200.00%
Drugs21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1613.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.20116.67%
Other theft75.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.410.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202416
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. St George'S Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Goodrest Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lansdowne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Adelaide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hardy Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gregorys Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Georges Lane North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Birchfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1