LONDON ROAD, WR5 2DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2DY

LONDON ROAD, WR5 2DY, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2DY 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 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2DY, encompassing approximately 4197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WR5 2DY 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

LONDON ROAD, WR5 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91100.00%
Other theft51.91150.00%
Shoplifting51.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19300.00%
Public order40.95100.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57-73.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Other theft20.48-71.43%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8650.00%
Other theft73.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7211.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.3866.67%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-87.50%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62-30.77%
Vehicle crime82.14166.67%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-66.67%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.348.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.1020.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Public order20.71-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.290.00%
Public order72.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5322.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.67350.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-25.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.9120.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202415
June 202410
May 20249
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 2DY 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. Wyld'S Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cole Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fort Royal Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Dunstan'S Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Dunstan'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1