BATTENHALL ROAD, WR5 2BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2BH

BATTENHALL ROAD, WR5 2BH, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2BH 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 2BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2BH, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WR5 2BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Baxter Close with total crimes: 4
  • Elmfield Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Park Street with total crimes: 2

BATTENHALL ROAD, WR5 2BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7320.00%
Other theft31.48-40.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.90-52.38%
Other theft52.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.2325.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-50.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.86133.33%
Other theft75.1840.00%
Vehicle crime61.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4028.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.2240.00%
Other theft51.7325.00%
Burglary41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.9080.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7366.67%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-85.71%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3855.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.4575.00%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-61.54%
Public order51.23150.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.16333.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.660.00%
Drugs42.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1222.22%
Vehicle crime102.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4740.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.88-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9766.67%
Burglary41.2333.33%
Drugs30.990.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 202413
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202421
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Baxter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Princes Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Prince Rupert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chamberlain Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Dunstan'S Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1