WR5 2JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2JZ

WR5 2JZ, Worcester has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2JZ 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 2JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2JZ, encompassing approximately 1189 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 2JZ area, explore the WR5 2JZ 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 (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Bronsil Close with total crimes: 1

WR5 2JZ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.72150.00%
Drugs24.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-33.33%
Other theft11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.45500.00%
Drugs25.040.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.4066.67%
Burglary24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-75.00%

In April 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 offences46.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

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 offences35.880.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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 behaviour310.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.52-25.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

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 offences46.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.36100.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.200.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Burglary11.680.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

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 theft38.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whittington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bronsil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1