PENRITH CLOSE, WR4 9HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9HZ

PENRITH CLOSE, WR4 9HZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9HZ 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 9HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9HZ, encompassing approximately 4376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WR4 9HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgeworth Close with total crimes: 7
  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Oakridge Close with total crimes: 5

PENRITH CLOSE, WR4 9HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.88200.00%
Public order61.37200.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.63-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-71.43%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.8317.65%
Anti-social behaviour74.57-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.600.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.8818.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.37-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.8837.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.5166.67%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.11-38.46%
Public order31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.835.88%
Anti-social behaviour134.11116.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.23-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Public order40.91-50.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.43-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.3425.00%
Public order82.29100.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8819.05%
Anti-social behaviour85.71-38.46%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-66.67%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.80-18.75%
Vehicle crime82.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.8350.00%
Public order51.3766.67%
Burglary31.14-57.14%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1813.715.88%
Anti-social behaviour164.1145.45%
Burglary73.66600.00%
Vehicle crime71.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Public order30.91-50.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.880.00%
Public order62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202417
May 202420
April 202417
March 202417
February 202418
January 202418
December 202317
November 202319
October 202325
September 202321
August 202318
July 202317

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
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. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Edgeworth Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Honister Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Oakridge Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Langdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Grisedale Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Martindale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Penrith Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thirlmere Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stony Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Brantwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Skiddaw Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Patterdale Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Borrowdale Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kendal Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blair Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Plough Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fallow Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1