WR3 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8HZ

WR3 8HZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8HZ, encompassing approximately 3333 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR3 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turrall Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3

WR3 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.90-57.14%
Public order51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.40133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.20400.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Public order21.50-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.70100.00%
Vehicle crime41.80300.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-40.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.5033.33%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-80.00%

In April 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 offences66.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60100.00%
Bicycle theft32.4050.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.80-33.33%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-83.33%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson129.30500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.60-40.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-83.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.301100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary88.10166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 202412
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202312
November 20231
October 20232

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 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 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 1 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

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Turrall Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Alma Street
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 5. St George'S Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Crown Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Adelaide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hardy Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Gregorys Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Georges Lane North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Birchfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1