WR4 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9PS

WR4 9PS, Worcester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.98 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9PS 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 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9PS, encompassing approximately 965 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WR4 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • B4205 with total crimes: 6
  • Tallow Hill with total crimes: 5

WR4 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2157.985.00%
Shoplifting921.74-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.3220.00%
Public order46.21-20.00%
Other theft34.140.00%
Bicycle theft33.110.00%
Drugs33.110.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2061.0911.11%
Shoplifting2020.71300.00%
Public order520.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.18-64.29%
Other theft35.18200.00%
Drugs33.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11-50.00%
Robbery12.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1855.9138.46%
Anti-social behaviour1418.64180.00%
Public order514.500.00%
Shoplifting55.18-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.180.00%
Vehicle crime34.140.00%
Other theft13.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1652.80-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1316.57-38.10%
Public order513.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.18100.00%
Bicycle theft34.1450.00%
Other theft23.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2163.1661.54%
Shoplifting1821.7438.46%
Anti-social behaviour918.6412.50%
Other theft39.32-25.00%
Public order33.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.07100.00%
Robbery12.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1355.91-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences1313.4618.18%
Anti-social behaviour813.46-11.11%
Public order48.28-33.33%
Other theft44.14300.00%
Drugs34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.1150.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Bicycle theft12.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1757.9870.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.60-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour911.390.00%
Public order69.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.21400.00%
Vehicle crime25.180.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Bicycle theft22.07-33.33%
Other theft12.070.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1646.5945.45%
Shoplifting1016.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour910.35350.00%
Bicycle theft39.3250.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.2037.50%
Shoplifting911.39200.00%
Burglary29.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Public order22.07-50.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.180.00%
Public order45.18-33.33%
Shoplifting34.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%
Theft from the person12.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences846.5933.33%
Public order68.28-14.29%
Bicycle theft66.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.21-28.57%
Shoplifting55.18-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour55.18-16.67%
Burglary35.18-40.00%
Other theft23.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.07100.00%
Drugs12.07-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1764.190.00%
Public order717.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.250.00%
Drugs67.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.210.00%
Burglary56.210.00%
Other theft45.180.00%
Other crime34.140.00%
Possession of weapons13.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202418
June 202413
May 202421
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202414
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 20245
June 202416
May 202418
April 202413
March 202417
February 202410
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. B4205
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Tallow Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lowesmoor Terrace
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lion Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Padmore Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Westbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lansdowne Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Mckenzie Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Byfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Spring Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kenilworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1