DEVON ROAD, WR5 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1QQ

DEVON ROAD, WR5 1QQ, Worcester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1QQ, encompassing approximately 2526 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WR5 1QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lilburne Close with total crimes: 4
  • Liverpool Road with total crimes: 3

DEVON ROAD, WR5 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9271.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.75-50.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7750.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-55.56%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.02800.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.12350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5675.00%
Public order42.770.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98-50.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-63.64%
Burglary21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.12120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Public order10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-33.33%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 202418
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Guildford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lilburne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Liverpool Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Oxford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wakefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mortlake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillery Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Nunnery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1