OXFORD CLOSE, WR5 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1QS

OXFORD CLOSE, WR5 1QS, Worcester has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1QS, encompassing approximately 3091 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WR5 1QS 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

OXFORD CLOSE, WR5 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.97-21.05%
Public order54.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7046.15%
Public order46.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In July 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 offences139.06-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-55.56%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.61-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson94.5312.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.91-28.57%
Public order41.62-42.86%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.79175.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.1214.29%
Public order72.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2640.00%
Other crime42.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences88.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.62300.00%
Burglary41.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.12-12.50%
Burglary24.530.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.76128.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4760.00%
Shoplifting42.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Drugs10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.47-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Drugs31.290.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202413
June 202414
May 202422
April 20248
March 20245
February 202414
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 1QS 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. Exeter Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wakefield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newcastle Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1