WR5 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2AZ

WR5 2AZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2AZ, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WR5 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Elmfield Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sawmill Close with total crimes: 3

WR5 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.540.00%
Shoplifting51.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19100.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.76125.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In March 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 offences43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 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 offences53.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 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 offences44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pevensey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blake Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Wychelm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cranbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1