OAKLANDS, WR5 1SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1SL

OAKLANDS, WR5 1SL, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.00 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1SL 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 1SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1SL, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1SL area, explore the WR5 1SL 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 (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WR5 1SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 3

OAKLANDS, WR5 1SL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour519.3166.67%
Public order26.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.730.00%
Public order33.620.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.38-44.44%
Public order318.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6250.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.59-71.43%
Public order22.410.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour721.73250.00%
Public order28.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-60.00%
Other theft12.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.070.00%
Other theft36.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour29.660.00%
Other theft12.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.31-30.00%
Public order28.45100.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson212.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime310.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.62100.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Public order12.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.59-14.29%
Drugs314.48200.00%
Other theft33.6250.00%
Public order33.620.00%
Burglary23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1447.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.030.00%
Vehicle crime46.030.00%
Bicycle theft34.830.00%
Public order33.620.00%
Burglary23.620.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Drugs12.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202418
June 202415
May 202427
April 202418
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Linksview Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aconbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hoskyns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leopard Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1