WR4 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9EJ

WR4 9EJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.40 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR4 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR4 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9EJ, encompassing approximately 820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • B4205 with total crimes: 4
  • Tallow Hill with total crimes: 3

WR4 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1652.40220.00%
Violence and sexual offences1219.50-14.29%
Public order414.620.00%
Shoplifting44.87-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson34.87200.00%
Other theft13.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1758.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences1420.72-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour517.06-37.50%
Public order46.09100.00%
Bicycle theft34.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1869.4663.64%
Shoplifting1721.9330.77%
Anti-social behaviour820.7214.29%
Vehicle crime49.7533.33%
Other theft34.870.00%
Public order23.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.44100.00%
Robbery12.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Burglary11.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1360.93-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences1115.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.40-22.22%
Drugs38.530.00%
Public order33.66-25.00%
Other theft33.6650.00%
Vehicle crime33.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.66-60.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1762.1570.00%
Violence and sexual offences1120.72-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour913.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.97400.00%
Public order46.09300.00%
Other theft24.87100.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Theft from the person12.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.7471.43%
Shoplifting1014.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.19200.00%
Bicycle theft310.9750.00%
Robbery23.660.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting831.68166.67%
Violence and sexual offences79.75-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.530.00%
Burglary23.66100.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Bicycle theft22.440.00%
Public order12.44-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.25-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour312.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.66-50.00%
Shoplifting33.66-40.00%
Public order23.66-66.67%
Burglary12.440.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.2710.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.4020.00%
Public order67.31-14.29%
Bicycle theft67.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.31-28.57%
Shoplifting56.09-70.59%
Other theft26.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%
Drugs12.44-66.67%
Burglary11.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1768.2430.77%
Violence and sexual offences1020.7242.86%
Public order712.19-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour78.53-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.53-16.67%
Other theft46.09300.00%
Drugs34.870.00%
Other crime23.66100.00%
Burglary12.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1577.9915.38%
Shoplifting1318.28-13.33%
Public order1115.8457.14%
Violence and sexual offences713.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.5350.00%
Bicycle theft47.31300.00%
Drugs34.8750.00%
Burglary23.66100.00%
Other theft12.44-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1579.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1418.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1317.0630.00%
Public order715.84-12.50%
Other theft58.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.090.00%
Vehicle crime24.87100.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Burglary12.44-85.71%
Robbery11.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.22-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1676.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1019.500.00%
Shoplifting1012.190.00%
Public order812.190.00%
Burglary79.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.530.00%
Bicycle theft24.870.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Robbery12.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 202315
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202417
May 202417
April 202413
March 202417
February 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 202317
September 202313
August 202315
July 202310

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20237

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

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20236
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. B4205
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tallow Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mckenzie Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Michael Tippett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Worcester Shrub Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Padmore Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kendall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1