BLACKPOLE ROAD, WR4 9TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9TA

BLACKPOLE ROAD, WR4 9TA, Worcester has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.56 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9TA 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 9TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9TA, encompassing approximately 2461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WR4 9TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Gamekeepers Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Wheelwright Close with total crimes: 6

BLACKPOLE ROAD, WR4 9TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.56-20.83%
Shoplifting107.72-16.67%
Public order54.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-75.00%
Other crime42.030.00%
Drugs31.63200.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.7581.82%
Shoplifting128.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.88100.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.35140.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.7557.14%
Shoplifting94.4712.50%
Public order53.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.06-67.74%
Shoplifting84.06-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.25-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.84-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Public order21.22-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3137.7819.23%
Shoplifting2812.5955.56%
Anti-social behaviour1611.38220.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.50-37.50%
Public order42.03-20.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.4723.81%
Shoplifting1810.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-37.50%
Public order52.0325.00%
Other crime32.0350.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.7231.25%
Anti-social behaviour88.53-20.00%
Shoplifting83.2514.29%
Public order43.25-20.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-40.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.50-9.09%
Shoplifting74.06-41.67%
Public order52.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.03400.00%
Other theft22.03-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.72-21.05%
Shoplifting126.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour114.88266.67%
Other theft34.470.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6635.71%
Shoplifting77.72-30.00%
Other theft32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order10.81-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.940.00%
Shoplifting105.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.06-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.66-27.27%
Public order53.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1627.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.690.00%
Shoplifting104.470.00%
Burglary54.060.00%
Public order52.030.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 202411
June 20247
May 202416
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202424
June 202410
May 202431
April 202426
March 202421
February 202416
January 202415
December 202319
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 202428
April 202418
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Gamekeepers Drive
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wheelwright Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Lime Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Potters Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Coopers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Astwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brockweir
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pine Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Ash Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fairmount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tanners Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gardeners Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Carters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1