WR5 1JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1JS

WR5 1JS, Worcester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.73 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 1JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1JS, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR5 1JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 3

WR5 1JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.73-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour68.63100.00%
Public order23.24-50.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.735.56%
Public order410.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.03-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour39.71200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.5152.63%
Criminal damage and arson215.65-33.33%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.8172.73%
Anti-social behaviour710.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.78-50.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.27-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson65.94500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.24400.00%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8777.78%
Public order38.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-50.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.33-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson34.86200.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8775.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.17-11.11%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.33-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour34.86-62.50%
Public order31.62-40.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.320.00%
Vehicle crime63.780.00%
Public order53.240.00%
Bicycle theft32.700.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202419
June 202418
May 202429
April 202419
March 202411
February 202416
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Linksview Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Aconbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leopard Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1