MERTON CLOSE, WR4 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9QF

MERTON CLOSE, WR4 9QF, Worcester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9QF, encompassing approximately 3013 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Dart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dee Way with total crimes: 2

MERTON CLOSE, WR4 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.320.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6217.65%
Public order56.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6221.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.640.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.65-14.29%
Other theft41.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3240.00%
Vehicle crime22.32-33.33%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.9725.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6217.65%
Criminal damage and arson46.64-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Public order31.33200.00%
Burglary21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2741.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.99100.00%
Drugs51.9966.67%
Burglary41.66100.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-82.35%
Drugs31.000.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.9741.67%
Vehicle crime55.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Public order41.66-20.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9850.00%
Public order51.99150.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 202416
January 202418
December 202320
November 202317
October 202312
September 202318
August 202320
July 202328

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 202317
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dee Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mckenzie Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lygon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. May Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Humber Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Teme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cherwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mulberry Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. B4637
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Solent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Michael Tippett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1