WR3 8HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8HN

WR3 8HN, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.58 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8HN 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 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8HN, encompassing approximately 1604 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8HN area, explore the WR3 8HN 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR3 8HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Radnor Croft with total crimes: 2

WR3 8HN 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
Shoplifting1015.5811.11%
Violence and sexual offences66.2350.00%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-66.67%
Other crime21.870.00%
Public order11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.2050.00%
Shoplifting95.61-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.61-33.33%
Other crime22.490.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

In July 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
Shoplifting1015.5866.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.74200.00%
Public order33.74200.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.59-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences33.74-76.92%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting1424.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.72550.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.10200.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

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 behaviour710.59-22.22%
Shoplifting64.36200.00%
Public order33.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.87-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.8412.50%
Other theft35.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-60.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.46166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.99-16.67%
Bicycle theft23.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Other theft11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.62-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting614.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.74100.00%
Bicycle theft33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Shoplifting21.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.10-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.360.00%
Vehicle crime23.740.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20246
June 20243
May 202413
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 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
September 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 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
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1