WR4 9HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9HB

WR4 9HB, Worcester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.05 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9HB 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 9HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9HB, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR4 9HB area, explore the WR4 9HB 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 (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR4 9HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Wheelwright Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WR4 9HB 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.05-10.53%
Shoplifting105.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other theft21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3746.15%
Anti-social behaviour146.46-17.65%
Shoplifting104.7611.11%
Other theft43.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.69142.86%
Violence and sexual offences135.78-31.58%
Shoplifting94.420.00%
Public order63.06100.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-66.67%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.71-9.52%
Shoplifting96.46-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.06-53.33%
Vehicle crime62.3820.00%
Bicycle theft32.040.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-71.43%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2828.5755.56%
Violence and sexual offences219.5231.25%
Anti-social behaviour157.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.100.00%
Vehicle crime52.3866.67%
Public order41.70-20.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.41125.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.12-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.44133.33%
Public order52.380.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.41130.77%
Anti-social behaviour1010.210.00%
Shoplifting83.4014.29%
Public order52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-25.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9718.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.42150.00%
Shoplifting73.40-41.67%
Public order52.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70300.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.08-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Other theft21.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.93137.50%
Shoplifting66.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-40.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202417
June 20247
May 202415
April 20243
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202413
June 202419
May 202421
April 202416
March 202430
February 202413
January 202411
December 202319
November 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 202428
April 202418
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wheelwright Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Potters Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haresfield Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Coopers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tetbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Colesborne Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pine Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tanners Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gardeners Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Carters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nailsworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Quenington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Prestbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sudgrove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Blackpole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1