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

Overview of Crime in WR5 2JY

WHITTINGTON ROAD, WR5 2JY, Worcester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2JY 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 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2JY, encompassing approximately 2024 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nunnery Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Whittington Road with total crimes: 3

WHITTINGTON ROAD, WR5 2JY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90100.00%
Shoplifting23.95100.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.42-28.57%
Other theft22.470.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%

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 offences78.4075.00%
Other theft23.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.39133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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 behaviour33.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.82250.00%
Bicycle theft46.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.430.00%
Public order31.9850.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 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 behaviour58.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.470.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.93-33.33%
Burglary21.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.42-33.33%
Other theft32.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-75.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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 offences911.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.450.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 202414
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillery Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nunnery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whittington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Baynham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bronsil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1