KIRKSTONE DRIVE, WR4 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9BS

KIRKSTONE DRIVE, WR4 9BS, Worcester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9BS, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR4 9BS area, explore the WR4 9BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ilkley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Furness Close with total crimes: 3

KIRKSTONE DRIVE, WR4 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.67160.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.42-33.33%
Public order52.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.41-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.15200.00%
Shoplifting51.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.880.00%
Vehicle crime63.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.26-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.46-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.4275.00%
Public order61.8450.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Shoplifting31.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6787.50%
Shoplifting53.940.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05300.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.73-27.27%
Other crime32.100.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.4122.22%
Other theft35.78200.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3628.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4627.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Other theft31.31-25.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.890.00%
Burglary52.100.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202413
May 202413
April 202415
March 20248
February 202411
January 202422
December 202318
November 202314
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR4 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ilkley Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Furness Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Fairway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gorse Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kentmere Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Goldrill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brantwood
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ennerdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1