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

Overview of Crime in WR4 9SQ

BIRCH AVENUE, WR4 9SQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9SQ 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 9SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9SQ, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR4 9SQ 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 9SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.1150.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.257.69%
Public order43.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.81-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson83.3760.00%
Other theft52.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-66.67%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.44350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.4427.27%
Criminal damage and arson57.2525.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.07-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson45.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-42.86%
Public order31.04200.00%
Burglary10.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.7364.29%
Criminal damage and arson85.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.070.00%
Drugs51.8125.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.81-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour73.63-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson41.8133.33%
Drugs41.04100.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 offences1714.25-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour174.4041.67%
Vehicle crime44.40100.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.92-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.1125.00%
Public order41.30300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414
March 202413
February 202421
January 202428
December 202322
November 202323
October 202314
September 202317
August 202318
July 202325

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 202317
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 20234
September 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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR4 9SQ 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. Rose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lygon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. May Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Teme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cherwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mulberry Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holly Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Highland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. B4637
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Michael Tippett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1