DARWIN AVENUE, WR5 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1SP

DARWIN AVENUE, WR5 1SP, Worcester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1SP, encompassing approximately 2354 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 12
  • Linksview Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 2

DARWIN AVENUE, WR5 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.89-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.01-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour410.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.6952.63%
Public order312.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7146.15%
Anti-social behaviour108.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.25-33.33%
Other theft11.70-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 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 offences1314.44-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.52500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.55500.00%
Other theft22.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 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 offences1510.1915.38%
Public order56.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.778.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences128.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.1050.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.04-18.18%
Shoplifting43.82100.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.89-42.11%
Drugs34.67200.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-77.78%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.90-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour128.07-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.10350.00%
Vehicle crime93.82200.00%
Public order43.82100.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.0842.86%
Anti-social behaviour1312.74160.00%
Vehicle crime35.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-60.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202425
May 202429
April 202419
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311
September 202319
August 202330
July 202321

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 202312
August 202313
July 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20239
August 20233
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 1 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Linksview Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Exeter Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Popert Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chalmers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Peterborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newtown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rounds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lichfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1