WR5 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2LT

WR5 2LT, Worcester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2LT, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2LT 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

WR5 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences79.0675.00%
Other theft23.52100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

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 offences56.54-28.57%
Public order32.520.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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 behaviour59.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
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 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.59100.00%
Bicycle theft44.030.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences45.540.00%
Public order32.0150.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.030.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.05-14.29%
Public order33.020.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences57.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 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
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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 2LT 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. Newcastle Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hazewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Baynham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bronsil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1