WR3 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8BP

WR3 8BP, Worcester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8BP, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR3 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2
  • Lavender Road with total crimes: 2
  • Turrall Street with total crimes: 2

WR3 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences89.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary11.07-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.82150.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.8460.00%
Shoplifting52.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.82-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft31.0750.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 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 arson44.98-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1613.51700.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-72.73%
Public order31.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.961000.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.91-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49100.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6942.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary910.67350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.84-57.14%
Vehicle crime52.1366.67%
Public order21.78-33.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.980.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20239
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 202416
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 20231
October 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lavender Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Turrall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bourne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Brickwharf Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blanquettes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Northcote Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canal Side
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St George'S Lane South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Sharman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barbourne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Barbourne Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ivy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Stephen'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gregorys Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bishops Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kiln Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1