WHITTINGTON ROAD, WR5 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2JU

WHITTINGTON ROAD, WR5 2JU, Worcester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2JU, encompassing approximately 1746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brecknock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dalesbred Place with total crimes: 2
  • Brent Wood Close with total crimes: 1

WHITTINGTON ROAD, WR5 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.73-57.14%
Other theft21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.16133.33%
Other theft24.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.16133.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.010.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.45266.67%
Other crime26.300.00%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

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 offences34.580.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-25.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 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 offences45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.73-42.86%
Other theft22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-75.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-80.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-60.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 202411
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
July 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brecknock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dalesbred Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brent Wood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nunnery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Vendeen Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gotland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whittington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walkers Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1