FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1BY

FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BY, Worcester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1BY, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Elmfield Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3

FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences158.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.51-50.00%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.5371.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.0211.11%
Other theft62.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.287.69%
Anti-social behaviour93.5150.00%
Other theft62.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5033.33%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-90.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.03-31.58%
Vehicle crime103.2611.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.5150.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-62.50%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.530.00%
Vehicle crime94.76800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-55.56%
Other crime41.00300.00%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2918.75%
Public order104.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.51-30.77%
Burglary42.26300.00%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0033.33%
Drugs21.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.03-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour134.01160.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7713.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.26-16.67%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7850.00%
Vehicle crime63.76500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-25.00%
Burglary31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-80.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.510.00%
Drugs42.01100.00%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Other theft21.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1010.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0125.00%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%

In September 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 offences1510.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.760.00%
Vehicle crime72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202424
June 202414
May 202413
April 202419
March 202419
February 202416
January 202417
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 202410
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20235
September 20234

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 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 202410
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Clare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Prince Rupert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Edgar Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Dunstan'S Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1