WR5 1WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 1WS

WR5 1WS, Worcester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.17 per 1,000 population. This WR5 1WS 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 1WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 1WS, encompassing approximately 696 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WR5 1WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3
  • Idleton with total crimes: 1

WR5 1WS 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.55-25.00%
Public order14.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.35-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour421.55300.00%
Public order25.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.870.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.7913.33%
Public order324.420.00%
Other theft24.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87100.00%
Drugs12.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

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 offences1538.79-44.44%
Public order321.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.310.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.87-50.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

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 offences2748.8592.86%
Anti-social behaviour238.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Public order22.870.00%
Possession of weapons12.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour820.11300.00%
Public order211.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-33.33%
Other theft12.87-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.490.00%
Other theft24.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%
Drugs12.870.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour311.49200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.55-40.00%
Public order28.62100.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.87-50.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%

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 offences1024.42-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson214.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Other theft12.870.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.1718.18%
Criminal damage and arson218.68100.00%
Vehicle crime22.87100.00%
Burglary22.870.00%
Public order12.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%

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 offences1137.35-15.38%
Drugs315.80200.00%
Other theft34.3150.00%
Public order34.310.00%
Burglary24.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1353.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour718.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.060.00%
Bicycle theft37.180.00%
Public order34.310.00%
Vehicle crime24.310.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Burglary12.870.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202417
June 202415
May 202427
April 202414
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. B4636
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Idleton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Haines Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burgess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fielden Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rowntree Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aconbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1