WR5 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1AQ

WR5 1AQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 219 crimes and a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1AQ, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1AQ area, explore the WR5 1AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wyld'S Lane with total crimes: 2

WR5 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.67-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.32200.00%
Other theft51.740.00%
Public order21.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-25.00%
Public order32.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 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 offences129.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4820.00%
Other theft61.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74100.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.58-85.71%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1520.00%
Vehicle crime73.48133.33%
Public order52.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.90100.00%
Other crime42.32300.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3525.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.9675.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45300.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 202410
March 202415
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cranbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1