WR4 9FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9FG

WR4 9FG, Worcester has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.04 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9FG 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 9FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9FG, encompassing approximately 837 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

WR4 9FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4205 with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

WR4 9FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2174.04320.00%
Violence and sexual offences2025.0811.11%
Anti-social behaviour723.88-56.25%
Public order58.360.00%
Other theft35.9750.00%
Drugs33.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.58-33.33%
Robbery12.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1864.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour1621.49220.00%
Public order519.1125.00%
Shoplifting55.97-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson35.970.00%
Other theft23.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.39-50.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1662.09-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1419.11-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour516.72-37.50%
Public order45.9733.33%
Bicycle theft44.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7850.00%
Possession of weapons23.580.00%
Other theft22.39-33.33%
Drugs12.390.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2277.6246.67%
Shoplifting1826.2738.46%
Anti-social behaviour821.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime49.5533.33%
Other theft34.78-40.00%
Public order33.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.39100.00%
Robbery12.390.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1575.2325.00%
Shoplifting1317.91-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1215.5220.00%
Public order514.33-28.57%
Other theft55.97400.00%
Drugs35.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.5850.00%
Burglary23.580.00%
Bicycle theft12.39-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1770.4570.00%
Violence and sexual offences1220.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1014.330.00%
Public order711.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.36400.00%
Vehicle crime25.970.00%
Bicycle theft22.39-33.33%
Other crime22.390.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1452.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1016.7266.67%
Shoplifting1011.9411.11%
Bicycle theft311.9450.00%
Public order33.5850.00%
Other theft13.580.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.76-7.69%
Shoplifting914.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.750.00%
Burglary27.16100.00%
Bicycle theft22.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39-66.67%
Public order22.39-60.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Vehicle crime12.39-50.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1346.5744.44%
Anti-social behaviour615.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.1620.00%
Public order57.16-28.57%
Shoplifting35.97-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.58100.00%
Burglary12.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.19-83.33%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences959.710.00%
Public order710.750.00%
Shoplifting78.36-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour68.36-45.45%
Bicycle theft67.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.16-28.57%
Drugs25.97-50.00%
Other theft22.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.39100.00%
Burglary12.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1781.2041.67%
Anti-social behaviour1120.30-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences913.1428.57%
Public order710.75-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson78.3616.67%
Burglary58.3666.67%
Drugs45.9733.33%
Other theft44.78100.00%
Other crime34.78200.00%
Possession of weapons13.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1780.010.00%
Shoplifting1220.300.00%
Public order1114.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.360.00%
Bicycle theft47.160.00%
Burglary34.780.00%
Drugs33.580.00%
Other theft23.580.00%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202418
June 202414
May 202422
April 202415
March 202412
February 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20245
June 202416
May 202418
April 202413
March 202417
February 202410
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202416
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B4205
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shrub Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Padmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oriel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tallow Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Lowesmoor
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Worcester Shrub Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Autumn Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1