WR4 9FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9FU

WR4 9FU, Worcester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9FU 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 9FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9FU, encompassing approximately 4972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WR4 9FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Gamekeepers Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 4

WR4 9FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.65-34.62%
Shoplifting93.42-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson51.81-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-75.00%
Burglary40.80100.00%
Public order30.80-40.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.6830.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.23166.67%
Shoplifting133.22160.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.61100.00%
Public order51.61-16.67%
Drugs21.01-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.65-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.02-25.00%
Public order61.21500.00%
Shoplifting51.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.25-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.42-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.20-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.674.17%
Anti-social behaviour135.030.00%
Public order112.6137.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Shoplifting30.80-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.61175.00%
Public order82.21100.00%
Shoplifting61.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.8626.32%
Anti-social behaviour134.83116.67%
Public order42.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-20.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.65-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.2166.67%
Drugs41.01300.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.26-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour144.02366.67%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-62.50%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-75.00%
Public order30.60-75.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.87-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour124.22-33.33%
Public order122.41140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.41-40.00%
Burglary61.21-50.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.3052.63%
Anti-social behaviour185.8312.50%
Burglary123.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.4142.86%
Public order52.0125.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.220.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202420
June 202422
May 202425
April 202424
March 202424
February 202419
January 202420
December 202327
November 202321
October 202329
September 202319

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 20246
January 202414
December 20233
November 202312
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gamekeepers Drive
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Honister Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grasmere Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bowness Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cleeve Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Millers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coopers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairmount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kentmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Skiddaw Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Borrowdale Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Carrock Fell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ennerdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkby Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Grisedale Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Carnforth Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Carters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shap Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1