DUNSTER CLOSE, WR4 0EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 0EQ

DUNSTER CLOSE, WR4 0EQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.23 per 1,000 population. This WR4 0EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR4 postcode area, which has experienced 299 crimes and a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR4 0EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 0EQ, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR4 0EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanier Road with total crimes: 13
  • Martindale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Oakridge Close with total crimes: 5

DUNSTER CLOSE, WR4 0EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.2342.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.3550.00%
Public order52.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18300.00%
Drugs21.74100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting79.14-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Public order21.74-60.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.36100.00%
Public order57.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.10250.00%
Shoplifting96.09-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-50.00%
Drugs31.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.31100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.05900.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-20.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.18-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.9675.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.44-46.15%
Shoplifting73.050.00%
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.31-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour45.66-20.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-80.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.970.00%
Vehicle crime106.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 202414
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stanier Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Martindale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chedworth Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Brindley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Gresley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dunster Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Snowshill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wood Piece Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Coney Green Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1