WEDLEY PLACE, WR4 0PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 0PJ

WEDLEY PLACE, WR4 0PJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This WR4 0PJ 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 0PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 0PJ, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WR4 0PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiselack Place with total crimes: 6
  • Idleton with total crimes: 1
  • Haines Avenue with total crimes: 1

WEDLEY PLACE, WR4 0PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.7342.86%
Violence and sexual offences73.97250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7866.67%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.36-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour32.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting179.94-19.05%
Burglary26.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.35100.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.3328.57%
Other theft37.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.1427.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.1510.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9766.67%
Public order31.99200.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9750.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.76-28.57%
Other theft51.99-16.67%
Shoplifting21.99-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.696.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.360.00%
Other theft62.78100.00%
Burglary42.3833.33%
Vehicle crime21.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-75.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.300.00%
Vehicle crime105.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.970.00%
Burglary33.180.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202417
May 202421
April 202418
March 202414
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20232
October 202316
September 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wiselack Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Idleton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Haines Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burgess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fielden Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rowntree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tattersall
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Fowler Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Damaskfield
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1