WR5 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1QU

WR5 1QU, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1QU, encompassing approximately 2528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 6
  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Liverpool Road with total crimes: 3

WR5 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7077.78%
Anti-social behaviour26.33-60.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.5625.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.65-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson75.14-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-42.86%
Public order31.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.61325.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1675.00%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5833.33%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.30-14.29%
Public order34.75200.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.70133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 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 offences65.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.95-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-90.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.950.00%
Vehicle crime52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 20244
March 20243
February 202412
January 202414
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Norwich Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Guildford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lincoln Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mortlake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1