THE HEIGHTS, WR5 1JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1JN

THE HEIGHTS, WR5 1JN, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1JN 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 1JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1JN, encompassing approximately 1462 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 2

THE HEIGHTS, WR5 1JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.36-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour38.89-40.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.83-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour510.9466.67%
Public order23.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.156.25%
Anti-social behaviour311.62-25.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour410.94300.00%
Public order32.7450.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.2564.71%
Public order219.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.8370.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.62133.33%
Public order24.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-60.00%
Other theft11.37-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences1019.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.840.00%
Other theft33.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.470.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.57-40.00%
Drugs24.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9942.86%
Criminal damage and arson26.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.62-30.00%
Vehicle crime34.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order11.37-66.67%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.84-25.00%
Public order32.05-25.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.720.00%
Vehicle crime610.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Public order42.740.00%
Bicycle theft32.740.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202417
June 202416
May 202428
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Linksview Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Tattersall
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chesterton Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darwin Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1