LAUREL ROAD, WR4 9RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9RT

LAUREL ROAD, WR4 9RT, Worcester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9RT 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 9RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9RT, encompassing approximately 3259 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR4 9RT area, explore the WR4 9RT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR4 9RT area, visit the WR4 9RT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR4 9RT Crime Hotspots

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

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

LAUREL ROAD, WR4 9RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8255.56%
Anti-social behaviour64.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.9012.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.4525.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.74-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour93.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.355.56%
Anti-social behaviour75.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15300.00%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.595.88%
Public order45.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-87.50%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.35-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson85.2233.33%
Other theft42.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-50.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.97-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour67.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8450.00%
Other theft11.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0331.82%
Anti-social behaviour58.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Drugs20.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.35-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour56.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-50.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.9492.86%
Anti-social behaviour108.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.07-20.00%
Drugs52.4525.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.070.00%
Drugs43.070.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202418
June 202412
May 202419
April 202418
March 202417
February 202424
January 202429
December 202322
November 202327
October 202314

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Rowan Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Birch Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Lime Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazel Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albany Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B4637
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holly Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alder Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Holly Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ash Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gorse Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1