PRESTWICH AVENUE, WR5 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1QA

PRESTWICH AVENUE, WR5 1QA, Worcester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1QA, encompassing approximately 2377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Close with total crimes: 8
  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 5

PRESTWICH AVENUE, WR5 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.4627.27%
Public order35.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5783.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.63-66.67%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.5250.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-63.64%
Other theft31.680.00%
Public order21.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.251300.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.891000.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.63500.00%
Public order42.520.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons22.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.3150.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.37-66.67%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31125.00%
Vehicle crime23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7966.67%
Other theft22.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-50.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.310.00%
Vehicle crime42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Guildford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Nunnery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Newcastle Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Blake Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Wychelm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1