EDWARD CLOSE, WR5 1DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1DE

EDWARD CLOSE, WR5 1DE, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1DE 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 1DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1DE, encompassing approximately 3881 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1DE area, explore the WR5 1DE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR5 1DE area, visit the WR5 1DE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR5 1DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Elmfield Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3

EDWARD CLOSE, WR5 1DE 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 Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2114.29%
Other theft72.060.00%
Shoplifting51.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12-46.15%
Public order21.800.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2430.00%
Other theft63.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.5833.33%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-87.50%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.249.09%
Vehicle crime83.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.70-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.83-40.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.35400.00%
Public order51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67-37.50%
Public order22.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1823.08%
Anti-social behaviour34.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.47116.67%
Vehicle crime53.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4450.00%
Drugs51.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0333.33%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cranbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Vincent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1