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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HL

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HL, Worcester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1HL, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tolladine Road with total crimes: 3
  • B4637 with total crimes: 2
  • Ronkswood Crescent with total crimes: 2

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.26-68.75%
Public order42.020.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.0945.45%
Public order46.45300.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order20.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.48-25.00%
Public order63.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Robbery21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 offences65.24-14.29%
Other theft32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%

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 offences76.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences99.670.00%
Vehicle crime43.6333.33%
Public order31.61200.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.85-10.00%
Vehicle crime33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-80.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences108.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tolladine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Lygon Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1