WR4 9WN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR4 9WN

WR4 9WN, Worcester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This WR4 9WN 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 9WN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR4 9WN, encompassing approximately 4557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WR4 9WN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Gamekeepers Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Wheelwright Close with total crimes: 6

WR4 9WN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.07-25.00%
Shoplifting83.95-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-16.67%
Public order51.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-70.59%
Other theft31.100.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.48-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.27112.50%
Shoplifting133.73160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.85-14.29%
Public order31.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8538.89%
Anti-social behaviour85.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.7640.00%
Shoplifting51.5466.67%
Public order31.10200.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.87-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5425.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour146.14180.00%
Public order73.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Shoplifting30.88-40.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.0244.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.90233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Public order41.10100.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.49-16.67%
Other crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-57.14%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.78-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson74.39600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-45.45%
Public order21.320.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.857.41%
Anti-social behaviour116.36175.00%
Other theft32.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Public order30.66-50.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 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 offences1813.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.63-30.77%
Public order61.9720.00%
Burglary51.32-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.610.00%
Burglary92.850.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202425
June 202418
May 202428
April 202436
March 202425
February 202420
January 202429
December 202327
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20248
June 20247
May 202414
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
  • 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. Hazel Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potters Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eskdale Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grasmere Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coopers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ash Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gorse Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fairmount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kentmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ennerdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkby Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Carnforth Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tanners Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gardeners Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Carters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1