WR5 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2BF

WR5 2BF, Worcester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2BF, encompassing approximately 2919 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 2BF area, explore the WR5 2BF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WR5 2BF area, visit the WR5 2BF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR5 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Guildford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 5

WR5 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3011.11%
Other theft73.420.00%
Shoplifting52.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.16125.00%
Public order33.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.82-20.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.1666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.90800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-57.14%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In February 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 offences75.14-12.50%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 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 offences84.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.11400.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Guildford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sawmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Tyne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blake Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wychelm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cranbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1