KIRKBY GARDENS, WR4 9GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9GJ

KIRKBY GARDENS, WR4 9GJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9GJ 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 9GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9GJ, encompassing approximately 5149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgeworth Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 5

KIRKBY GARDENS, WR4 9GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.05-25.00%
Public order71.750.00%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.29-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.05-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.33-60.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.707.14%
Anti-social behaviour255.8392.31%
Public order104.8642.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.94-41.18%
Vehicle crime51.9466.67%
Shoplifting30.97-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.51-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson175.44142.86%
Anti-social behaviour133.30-18.75%
Public order72.5240.00%
Shoplifting61.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.93105.26%
Anti-social behaviour167.57128.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.1140.00%
Other theft51.36150.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.97400.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.74-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour73.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3625.00%
Public order50.97400.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.65-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour145.2475.00%
Burglary42.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-60.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2428.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-42.86%
Public order51.55-58.33%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.76-35.90%
Anti-social behaviour144.86-46.15%
Public order122.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.33-33.33%
Burglary61.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Other theft30.58-40.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.9269.57%
Anti-social behaviour267.5744.44%
Criminal damage and arson125.0571.43%
Burglary122.3350.00%
Public order92.33200.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons30.5850.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.95-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour184.475.88%
Burglary83.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.55-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.36-33.33%
Shoplifting31.17-25.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Public order30.58-78.57%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.2324.14%
Anti-social behaviour176.99-5.56%
Public order143.30133.33%
Vehicle crime92.72800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.750.00%
Shoplifting41.550.00%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%

In July 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 offences2913.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.500.00%
Public order61.550.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202426
May 202430
April 202428
March 202439
February 202419
January 202427
December 202332
November 202325
October 202339
September 202323
August 202336
July 202329

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202425
April 202413
March 202416
February 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 202314
October 202326
September 202318
August 202317
July 202318

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 202417
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 20233
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 3 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
July 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Edgeworth Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Honister Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Langdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coopers Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Langdale Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ploughmans Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Haresfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Birdlip Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rydal Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rothay Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grisedale Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Gamekeepers Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avening Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Crickley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Fairmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Goldrill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grasmere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Skiddaw Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Patterdale Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Borrowdale Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kirkby Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Kendal Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1