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

Overview of Crime in WR4 9QF

MERTON CLOSE, WR4 9QF, Worcester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9QF 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR4 9QF area, visit the WR4 9QF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR4 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Tolladine Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 3

MERTON CLOSE, WR4 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.95-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.3260.00%
Other theft32.6650.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.62-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

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 offences1210.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 202416
January 202418
December 202320
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tolladine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Birch Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. B4637
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Teme Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dee Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Holly Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Mckenzie Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lygon Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holly Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1