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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1JN

THE HEIGHTS, WR5 1JN, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.15 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1JN 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 1JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1JN, encompassing approximately 1462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) 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: 11
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 3

THE HEIGHTS, WR5 1JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1528.72-48.28%
Vehicle crime610.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Public order42.74300.00%
Bicycle theft32.74200.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.67141.67%
Anti-social behaviour419.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.420.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202428
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315
August 202329
July 202312

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 1JN 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1