WHITTINGTON GATE, WR5 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2AY

WHITTINGTON GATE, WR5 2AY, Worcester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2AY, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 2AY area, explore the WR5 2AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nunnery Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Whittington Road with total crimes: 3

WHITTINGTON GATE, WR5 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9325.00%
Shoplifting23.05100.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences44.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-71.43%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3775.00%
Other theft24.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.66-20.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5466.67%
Other crime23.050.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.1050.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.54100.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In December 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 offences46.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.71-33.33%
Other theft22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Public order22.44100.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Other crime11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.320.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nunnery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whittington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1