WHITEWOOD CLOSE, WR5 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 2LW

WHITEWOOD CLOSE, WR5 2LW, Worcester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This WR5 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 2LW, encompassing approximately 1658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 2LW 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
  • Disbrowe Drive with total crimes: 1

WHITEWOOD CLOSE, WR5 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.84-44.44%
Public order23.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.06350.00%
Drugs25.430.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.02-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.89200.00%
Bicycle theft39.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0325.00%
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.410.00%
Other theft32.410.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences46.03-42.86%
Other theft22.410.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 offences710.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.220.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Other theft21.81-33.33%
Public order11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.05133.33%
Other theft34.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In August 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 behaviour57.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.02-66.67%
Public order21.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 202415
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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
December 20231
August 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 2LW 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. Disbrowe Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dinchall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baynham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vendeen Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bronsil Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gotland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whittington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walkers Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1