MERINO CRESCENT, WR5 2FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2FY

MERINO CRESCENT, WR5 2FY, Worcester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2FY 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 2FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2FY, encompassing approximately 2101 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nunnery Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Whittington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

MERINO CRESCENT, WR5 2FY 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19166.67%
Drugs23.810.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.66-16.67%
Public order32.380.00%
Other theft21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5750.00%
Other theft32.86200.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.71-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.28166.67%
Bicycle theft47.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2350.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-20.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-55.56%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Burglary41.900.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.140.00%
Other theft33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 202416
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nunnery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Whittington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Baynham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bronsil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1