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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1HL

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HL, Worcester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR5 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dee Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lygon Walk with total crimes: 2

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences56.85-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.32-8.33%
Vehicle crime54.4366.67%
Public order52.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.02150.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.09-20.00%
Public order34.84-25.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.880.00%
Public order46.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 202311
August 202312
July 202315

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dee Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lygon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Humber Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Teme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cherwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. B4637
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Solent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Michael Tippett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chalmers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Peterborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1