WR3 8ZL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8ZL

WR3 8ZL, Worcester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.35 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8ZL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8ZL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8ZL, encompassing approximately 354 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR3 8ZL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Blackpole Road with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Bank with total crimes: 2

WR3 8ZL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting442.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.2950.00%
Public order38.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.47-71.43%
Drugs15.650.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.3040.00%
Shoplifting419.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime311.290.00%
Public order28.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.65-33.33%
Burglary15.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other theft12.820.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting862.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.59400.00%
Vehicle crime314.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.47-50.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson219.770.00%
Vehicle crime25.650.00%
Shoplifting25.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences15.65-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour314.12-25.00%
Shoplifting38.4750.00%
Public order18.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour445.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.29200.00%
Vehicle crime28.470.00%
Other theft25.650.00%
Shoplifting25.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.650.00%
Drugs12.820.00%
Public order12.820.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting531.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.650.00%
Public order12.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.470.00%
Public order12.820.00%
Shoplifting12.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.0650.00%
Shoplifting216.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime15.65-50.00%
Burglary12.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour662.12-14.29%
Shoplifting516.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences414.120.00%
Burglary311.29-62.50%
Vehicle crime28.47100.00%
Other theft15.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary864.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour722.59133.33%
Shoplifting619.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime116.94-66.67%
Public order12.82-75.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting967.770.00%
Public order425.410.00%
Vehicle crime311.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.470.00%
Other theft12.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
September 20236
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Blackpole Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Spring Bank
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northleach Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prestbury Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lyneham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1