ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8HG

ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HG, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8HG, encompassing approximately 1728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WR3 8HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Radnor Croft with total crimes: 2

ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.4711.11%
Violence and sexual offences65.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.2066.67%
Shoplifting95.79-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.21-55.56%
Public order22.31-33.33%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.21500.00%
Public order33.47200.00%
Vehicle crime11.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.57-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-69.23%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.15133.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.10550.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.52200.00%
Other crime23.470.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.260.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.16100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.99-12.50%
Shoplifting64.05200.00%
Public order33.47200.00%
Other theft11.74-75.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.570.00%
Other theft44.63100.00%
Shoplifting22.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.63166.67%
Other theft24.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting11.16-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4750.00%
Bicycle theft33.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Shoplifting21.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.260.00%
Shoplifting42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 202413
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pine Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1