WR5 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 3EF

WR5 3EF, Worcester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WR5 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 3EF, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 3EF area, explore the WR5 3EF 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhouse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Berwick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 2

WR5 3EF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.680.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1033.33%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour45.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1050.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.8433.33%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%
Other theft21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7920.00%
Shoplifting23.160.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26150.00%
Bicycle theft12.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.630.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In October 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 offences47.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-66.67%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.160.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR5 3EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhouse Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Berwick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bath Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Diglis Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Eden Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Waverley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Navigation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bradley Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1