WOODBRIDGE CLOSE, WR5 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 3BJ

WOODBRIDGE CLOSE, WR5 3BJ, Worcester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This WR5 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 3BJ, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WR5 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ransom Avenue with total crimes: 2

WOODBRIDGE CLOSE, WR5 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98-16.67%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.26200.00%
Shoplifting41.980.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.98-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.94-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.22266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.30100.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96-66.67%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.27125.00%
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%

In February 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 offences43.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2966.67%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-25.00%
Shoplifting10.99-50.00%

In November 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 offences45.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62300.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 3BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ransom Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bunns Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Coltishall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hemsby Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tiree Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1