WR5 2JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2JF

WR5 2JF, Worcester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2JF 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 2JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2JF, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nunnery Lane with total crimes: 3

WR5 2JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4725.00%
Drugs32.490.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences44.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.99-80.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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 offences58.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4966.67%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime36.470.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Drugs11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.98-57.14%
Public order31.4950.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences78.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.990.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 arson47.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.990.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Devon Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Nunnery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Blake Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wychelm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1