WR4 9RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9RG

WR4 9RG, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR4 postcode area, which has experienced 299 crimes and a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR4 9RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9RG, encompassing approximately 3428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR4 9RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherwell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lygon Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Rowan Avenue with total crimes: 3

WR4 9RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.048.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 offences128.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5066.67%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3328.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.467.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.08-25.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.04-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.7975.00%
Other theft42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.33-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences1811.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2525.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences209.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.83-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-33.33%
Public order31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.67125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6350.00%
Drugs51.7525.00%
Burglary41.4633.33%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.92-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Drugs41.1733.33%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Public order30.88-50.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.960.00%
Public order64.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414
March 202413
February 202415
January 202418
December 202320
November 202316
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 202317

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cherwell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lygon Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Rowan Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oriel Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B4637
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Holly Mount Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Teme Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dee Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Portefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wolsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Don Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1