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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1NA

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1NA, Worcester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1NA 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 1NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1NA, encompassing approximately 2836 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1NA area, explore the WR5 1NA 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 (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tallow Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY ROAD, WR5 1NA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2844.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.58500.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.400.00%
Public order43.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-60.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.58125.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.17-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1725.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Public order31.41-62.50%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.99-7.69%
Public order84.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-44.44%
Other crime21.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.58350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.170.00%
Other crime41.410.00%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Public order21.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 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 offences1310.938.33%
Public order54.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.230.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-85.71%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.82-22.22%
Public order32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-88.89%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson913.750.00%
Shoplifting93.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.470.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tallow Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wye Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ronkswood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shrub Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Calder Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Byfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Spring Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Worcester Shrub Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Helford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Thames Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1