BIRCH AVENUE, WR4 9SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9SH

BIRCH AVENUE, WR4 9SH, Worcester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9SH, encompassing approximately 4100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alder Close with total crimes: 3

BIRCH AVENUE, WR4 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5138.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.460.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.05-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.17100.00%
Vehicle crime51.46400.00%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.580.00%
Public order43.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-87.50%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.9033.33%
Other theft61.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-62.50%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.00-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour85.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9520.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4434.78%
Criminal damage and arson57.5625.00%
Public order51.2266.67%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.61-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.98-42.86%
Public order30.98200.00%
Burglary10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4153.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-12.50%
Drugs51.7125.00%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.66-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Drugs41.46100.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.88-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour154.8815.38%
Vehicle crime53.66400.00%
Other theft51.22150.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-62.50%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.39-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour136.3485.71%
Criminal damage and arson83.17100.00%
Public order41.95100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202413
May 202420
April 202416
March 202416
February 202424
January 202431
December 202323
November 202323
October 202315
September 202320
August 202326
July 202327

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 202315
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Linden Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dee Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lygon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. May Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Teme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cherwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Mulberry Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Highland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. B4637
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1