LICHFIELD AVENUE, WR5 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1PQ

LICHFIELD AVENUE, WR5 1PQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1PQ, encompassing approximately 3130 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR5 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 13
  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 6
  • St Albans Close with total crimes: 3

LICHFIELD AVENUE, WR5 1PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.71-50.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.78-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1933.33%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour59.5825.00%
Public order41.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.0990.91%
Criminal damage and arson613.42-14.29%
Public order51.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.7046.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.0357.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.510.00%
Possession of weapons22.24100.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.067.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.24600.00%
Burglary52.24150.00%
Public order31.60-40.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.31-17.65%
Public order54.47400.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6341.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.959.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.8350.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.51100.00%
Shoplifting41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs10.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.26-54.17%
Drugs53.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-86.67%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.670.00%
Vehicle crime104.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.190.00%
Public order52.880.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202421
June 202430
May 202442
April 202422
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 202324

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Norwich Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. St Albans Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linksview Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Aconbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oxford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wakefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Peterborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newtown Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1