LARKSPUR ROAD, WR5 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR5 3RU

LARKSPUR ROAD, WR5 3RU, Worcester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This WR5 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR5 3RU, encompassing approximately 2761 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR5 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Green Close with total crimes: 1

LARKSPUR ROAD, WR5 3RU 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
Shoplifting65.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.17150.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.62400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-50.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-20.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.790.00%
Shoplifting41.81-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-60.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.69175.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-20.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Other theft21.45100.00%

In March 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 offences55.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-40.00%
Shoplifting31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour55.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-50.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.79200.00%
Shoplifting32.17200.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.1675.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.710.00%
Shoplifting42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Elm Green Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heather Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larkspur Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Batsford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stoneleigh Close
    Total1
    Public order1