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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1LL

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LL, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1LL 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 1LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1LL, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WR5 1LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Worcester Shrub Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Humber Road with total crimes: 2

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.40-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Other theft22.000.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In June 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 offences98.00-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.60200.00%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6044.44%
Public order65.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-50.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.60-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences107.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

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 offences56.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.40-66.67%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0050.00%
Vehicle crime33.600.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.8020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.400.00%
Public order22.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-16.67%
Public order32.00-40.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.00-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.40500.00%
Public order52.4025.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.40-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.60166.67%
Other theft53.20400.00%
Public order42.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.600.00%
Public order54.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Humber Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tyne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thames Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Solent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Michael Tippett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Worcester Shrub Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1