SAWMILL CLOSE, WR5 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1EU

SAWMILL CLOSE, WR5 1EU, Worcester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1EU, encompassing approximately 3626 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WR5 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

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

SAWMILL CLOSE, WR5 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.21500.00%
Shoplifting51.65150.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.31-70.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 offences108.0042.86%
Other theft62.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.41-41.67%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 offences129.1033.33%
Vehicle crime73.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.89-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.4825.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.860.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.24-23.08%
Bicycle theft22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.5162.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.79100.00%
Vehicle crime42.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.5166.67%
Drugs41.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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 offences44.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
September 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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