VICTORIA AVENUE, WR5 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1ED

VICTORIA AVENUE, WR5 1ED, Worcester has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1ED 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 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1ED, encompassing approximately 3776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR5 1ED 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

VICTORIA AVENUE, WR5 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.62250.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Shoplifting51.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.910.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6266.67%
Other theft62.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.85-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.350.00%
Other crime32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1511.11%
Public order52.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.03-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5022.22%
Vehicle crime22.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.35125.00%
Vehicle crime42.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs55.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
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 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20241
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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 1ED 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