WR3 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8PQ

WR3 8PQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.95 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8PQ, encompassing approximately 1087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WR3 8PQ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WR3 8PQ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1034.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.20-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour58.28-37.50%
Vehicle crime44.600.00%
Public order33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Other crime21.84100.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences1132.1922.22%
Shoplifting1010.1211.11%
Anti-social behaviour89.20-27.27%
Other theft37.36200.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1134.95266.67%
Violence and sexual offences910.12-10.00%
Shoplifting98.280.00%
Public order48.28100.00%
Vehicle crime23.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.95-28.57%
Shoplifting99.20-67.86%
Vehicle crime58.2825.00%
Bicycle theft34.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-57.14%
Drugs22.76100.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2856.1055.56%
Violence and sexual offences1425.7575.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.88250.00%
Vehicle crime46.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.68-33.33%
Other theft21.840.00%
Public order21.84-60.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1839.55125.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.55-27.27%
Public order57.3625.00%
Vehicle crime34.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-75.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.270.00%
Shoplifting810.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour87.3614.29%
Public order47.360.00%
Drugs13.680.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.0322.22%
Anti-social behaviour710.12250.00%
Shoplifting76.44-41.67%
Public order46.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Drugs11.840.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1226.6771.43%
Violence and sexual offences911.0428.57%
Other theft28.280.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Bicycle theft21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.23-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-33.33%
Public order11.84-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.20-11.11%
Public order47.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Bicycle theft12.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1030.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.280.00%
Public order33.680.00%
Burglary32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 202428
April 202418
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8PQ 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Colesborne Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pine Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tanners Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gardeners Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nailsworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Quenington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Prestbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sudgrove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Blackpole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1