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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HJ

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1HJ, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1HJ 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
  • Teme Road with total crimes: 1

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Other theft31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-83.33%
Robbery10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.13-33.33%
Public order41.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5633.33%
Public order21.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.12-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order20.85-66.67%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.40-33.33%
Public order63.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-40.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 offences1211.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Robbery21.71100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.98-14.29%
Other theft32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.69-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9712.50%
Other crime23.85100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences87.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.420.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-83.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.27100.00%
Possession of weapons22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.560.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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 1HJ postcode area is presented below.

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