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

Overview of Crime in WR5 1QS

OXFORD CLOSE, WR5 1QS, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (July 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.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WR5 1QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Close with total crimes: 7
  • Dart Road with total crimes: 3
  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 3

OXFORD CLOSE, WR5 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson62.2650.00%
Vehicle crime51.94400.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 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 behaviour1110.3537.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.56-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Other theft31.290.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.200.00%
Public order42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202422
April 20248
March 20245
February 202414
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 202311
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Guildford Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Tyne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wakefield Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Exeter Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Peterborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Devon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1