WOOD PIECE CLOSE, WR4 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 0DB

WOOD PIECE CLOSE, WR4 0DB, Worcester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This WR4 0DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR4 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR4 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 0DB, encompassing approximately 2984 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR4 0DB area, explore the WR4 0DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WR4 0DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookthorpe Close with total crimes: 8
  • Oakridge Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cranham Drive with total crimes: 5

WOOD PIECE CLOSE, WR4 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0831.25%
Criminal damage and arson77.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.35-57.14%
Shoplifting52.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.68200.00%
Public order21.01-75.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.12-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour145.3675.00%
Shoplifting104.6942.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.35800.00%
Public order83.02166.67%
Other theft42.68100.00%
Drugs31.3450.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.75-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour86.37-20.00%
Shoplifting72.68-61.11%
Public order32.35-40.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.114.35%
Shoplifting188.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.0342.86%
Public order53.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-77.78%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.7764.29%
Criminal damage and arson97.7150.00%
Shoplifting93.02-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.02-58.82%
Drugs42.35300.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.1013.33%
Violence and sexual offences145.70-50.00%
Shoplifting114.691000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.690.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.44-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour159.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0350.00%
Other theft42.01100.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.35-55.56%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.09-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour156.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.03350.00%
Public order33.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.070.00%
Public order67.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-28.57%
Other theft41.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.10-16.00%
Public order87.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.68-12.50%
Shoplifting72.35600.00%
Burglary52.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.380.00%
Burglary72.680.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 202411
March 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202419
June 202424
May 202423
April 202414
March 202428
February 202430
January 202420
December 202321
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 202417
March 202415
February 202410
January 202415
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR4 0DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brookthorpe Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Oakridge Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cranham Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Stanier Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 5. Martindale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Honister Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Edgeworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Chedworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rodborough Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selsey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chedworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cirencester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ludlow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stock Coppice Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Coney Green Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Shap Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Thirlmere Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1