WR3 8EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8EN

WR3 8EN, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8EN 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 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8EN, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR3 8EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Vauxhall Street with total crimes: 2

WR3 8EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.33100.00%
Public order24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.53-37.50%
Shoplifting32.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.84-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.37700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.37-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.76350.00%
Shoplifting107.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime34.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.8120.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.97900.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.22-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5937.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Shoplifting11.69-93.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1515.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.33-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-75.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.6037.50%
Shoplifting104.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.37-14.29%
Shoplifting62.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.23-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.95-62.50%
Shoplifting42.53-80.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2027.41-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences168.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.7520.00%
Burglary55.06150.00%
Public order42.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2425.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.220.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20246
May 20247
April 202418
March 20244
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 20241
December 202315
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234
August 202320
July 202324

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ash Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Green Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brockweir
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Cotland
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Gillam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Astwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tintern Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Buckle Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1