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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1JF

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1JF, Worcester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1JF 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 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1JF, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WR5 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 3

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.72-8.00%
Public order59.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.92-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour510.0866.67%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.9539.13%
Anti-social behaviour312.90-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.9335.29%
Anti-social behaviour119.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.43-62.50%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.93-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson86.85700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.23200.00%
Other theft32.42200.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2938.46%
Public order57.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.89-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson45.24300.00%
Drugs21.61100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8988.89%
Other theft26.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.89-35.71%
Shoplifting43.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.71-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour35.64-75.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-77.78%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.00-48.65%
Anti-social behaviour127.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.84800.00%
Vehicle crime83.63300.00%
Public order53.23150.00%
Bicycle theft32.0250.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.1968.18%
Anti-social behaviour1414.92250.00%
Bicycle theft25.640.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 202312
August 202314
July 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202425
May 202432
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202413
December 202317
November 20239
October 202314
September 202319
August 202337
July 202322

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239
August 20231
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20238
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Linksview Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Exeter Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Popert Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chalmers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Newtown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rounds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1