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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1LL

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LL, Worcester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1LL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ronkswood Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.00300.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20-14.29%
Public order22.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

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 arson52.400.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Byfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1