NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HF

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HF, Worcester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1HF, encompassing approximately 1958 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ronkswood Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.76100.00%
Public order37.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-57.14%
Other theft21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-90.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.30900.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.11-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.5775.00%
Other theft23.57-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.76-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson45.62300.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Public order31.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.3433.33%
Public order68.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06-50.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In April 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 offences1215.3220.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06100.00%
Other theft22.04-33.33%
Robbery11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.23-9.09%
Other theft35.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.66-36.36%
Vehicle crime23.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7037.50%
Vehicle crime35.620.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0840.00%
Public order23.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.080.00%
Public order42.550.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20247
June 202411
May 202416
April 202412
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Mckenzie Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lygon Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Byfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1