JACOB CLOSE, WR3 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8QE

JACOB CLOSE, WR3 8QE, Worcester has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8QE, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8QE area, explore the WR3 8QE 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: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR3 8QE 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: 2

JACOB CLOSE, WR3 8QE 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
Shoplifting1021.4211.11%
Violence and sexual offences67.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.170.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.35-20.00%
Other theft13.170.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.8328.57%
Anti-social behaviour67.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.760.00%
Public order43.97100.00%
Other theft13.170.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.28-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.55-37.50%
Public order23.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1529.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.90700.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.35500.00%
Public order24.76100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting610.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-85.71%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-66.67%

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 behaviour715.0740.00%
Shoplifting65.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.76-40.00%
Public order32.3850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.97150.00%
Shoplifting33.9750.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.73-50.00%
Shoplifting22.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting615.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Shoplifting21.59-60.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.93-54.55%
Burglary23.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1123.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.550.00%
Vehicle crime34.760.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8QE 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
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackpole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1