NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1ST

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1ST, Worcester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1ST 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 1ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1ST, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 1ST area, explore the WR5 1ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR5 1ST area, visit the WR5 1ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 1ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 12
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 4
  • Newtown Road with total crimes: 3

NEWTOWN ROAD, WR5 1ST 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.35-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour55.1625.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7011.76%
Anti-social behaviour46.540.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.98-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson45.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.04-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour48.9433.33%
Vehicle crime11.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.4852.63%
Vehicle crime49.980.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.0726.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.5483.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.78-33.33%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06500.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences158.2615.38%
Public order55.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

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 offences137.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences127.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.1350.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences98.94-18.18%
Shoplifting43.10100.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

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 offences119.630.00%
Drugs33.780.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202417
June 202426
May 202429
April 202419
March 202415
February 202415
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Exeter Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Newtown Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rounds Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linksview Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Albans Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chesterton Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Darwin Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1