WR4 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9EZ

WR4 9EZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9EZ, encompassing approximately 3913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WR4 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Walnut Avenue with total crimes: 2

WR4 9EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0766.67%
Shoplifting51.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-71.43%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2015.38%
Vehicle crime73.83250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
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 offences139.20-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour73.3275.00%
Public order61.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Shoplifting30.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.24100.00%
Shoplifting55.620.00%
Public order41.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Other crime10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.62-26.67%
Other crime42.810.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
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 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.41-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5028.57%
Anti-social behaviour66.90200.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9423.53%
Criminal damage and arson65.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-80.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.546.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.55-22.22%
Public order51.790.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.09350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.30-27.27%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.01-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour113.580.00%
Vehicle crime42.81-20.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.079.52%
Anti-social behaviour115.8837.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.81166.67%
Vehicle crime52.040.00%
Public order51.28400.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20232
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202413
April 202422
March 202411
February 202415
January 202427
December 202321
November 202317
October 202316
September 202314
August 202323
July 202321

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walnut Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rydal Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rothay Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gamekeepers Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elbury Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kenwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brickfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fairmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goldrill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grasmere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1