WYCH ELM CLOSE, WR5 2EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2EN

WYCH ELM CLOSE, WR5 2EN, Worcester has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2EN 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 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2EN, encompassing approximately 2714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 2EN area, explore the WR5 2EN 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: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 3

WYCH ELM CLOSE, WR5 2EN 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.84133.33%
Other theft42.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 offences34.0550.00%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 offences65.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21400.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.320.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences33.68-57.14%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences34.05-25.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.420.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences44.42100.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
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
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Pevensey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blake Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wychelm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Catherine'S Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cranbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Perry Wood Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1