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

Overview of Crime in WR5 2EJ

LONDON ROAD, WR5 2EJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2920 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WR5 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Elmfield Gardens with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, WR5 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.53133.33%
Other theft62.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.7750.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0550.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.420.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.740.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.45200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.74100.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.77-25.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 offences43.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 crime33.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Elmfield Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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