WR3 8ZL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8ZL

WR3 8ZL, Worcester has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.88 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8ZL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR3 8ZL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Colesborne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Radnor Croft with total crimes: 2

WR3 8ZL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.470.00%
Public order25.650.00%
Vehicle crime25.65100.00%
Shoplifting25.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.65-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences653.65200.00%
Shoplifting616.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.9433.33%
Vehicle crime111.290.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

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 offences631.060.00%
Shoplifting216.940.00%
Vehicle crime15.650.00%
Burglary12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colesborne Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prestbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sudgrove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blackpole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1