NORTON CLOSE, WR5 3EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 3EY

NORTON CLOSE, WR5 3EY, Worcester has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.18 per 1,000 population. This WR5 3EY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR5 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR5 3EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 3EY, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR5 3EY area, explore the WR5 3EY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 3EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osier Close with total crimes: 1
  • St Mark'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • Raven Drive with total crimes: 1

NORTON CLOSE, WR5 3EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 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 offences33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.370.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.75-60.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%

In February 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 behaviour34.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences45.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.060.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences33.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences55.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Osier Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Mark'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raven Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ransom Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bunns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1