MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1LJ

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1LJ, encompassing approximately 3081 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WR5 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Close with total crimes: 8
  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LJ 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.41-23.53%
Public order54.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7370.00%
Public order55.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.2480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.920.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8950.00%
Public order72.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-25.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 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 offences84.5460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.89-50.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 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 offences84.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.87-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.790.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 4 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Guildford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1