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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1LN

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LN, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1LN, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1LN area, explore the WR5 1LN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR5 1LN area, visit the WR5 1LN House Prices

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 (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ronkswood Crescent with total crimes: 2

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1LN 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 offences55.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 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 offences55.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Burglary11.420.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences44.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-12.50%
Public order62.480.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.97125.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences44.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.5550.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences85.3233.33%
Vehicle crime32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1350.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20242
May 20246
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ronkswood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1