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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HH

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HH, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HH 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 1HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1HH, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WR5 1HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • B4637 with total crimes: 2
  • Ronkswood Crescent with total crimes: 2

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.62150.00%
Public order32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-76.92%
Other theft21.440.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson56.260.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-50.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5922.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.510.00%
Public order55.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9971.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70-12.50%
Other theft43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences810.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41100.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.07-27.27%
Vehicle crime33.850.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

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 offences119.6210.00%
Vehicle crime35.290.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8125.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85100.00%
Public order21.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-75.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In September 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 offences1016.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.810.00%
Vehicle crime33.850.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. B4637
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Teme Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dee Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lygon Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Holly Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1