FRIESLAND CLOSE, WR3 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8QL

FRIESLAND CLOSE, WR3 8QL, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8QL, encompassing approximately 1375 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR3 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Bilford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kerry Hill with total crimes: 2

FRIESLAND CLOSE, WR3 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.0033.33%
Shoplifting65.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.36-20.00%
Other crime22.910.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.090.00%
Shoplifting54.3666.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.6466.67%
Public order23.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.73-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-70.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.36400.00%
Shoplifting87.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.64-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.540.00%
Shoplifting21.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45100.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.00-55.56%
Public order32.91200.00%
Shoplifting32.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.180.00%

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 behaviour913.0928.57%
Other theft36.540.00%
Shoplifting22.180.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.91133.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

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
Shoplifting616.73500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.36100.00%
Bicycle theft34.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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 offences37.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Bicycle theft22.180.00%
Shoplifting11.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences36.54-40.00%
Shoplifting22.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.090.00%
Shoplifting53.640.00%
Bicycle theft13.640.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bilford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kerry Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Wensleydale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bilford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Friesland Close
    Total1
    Other crime1