BACKFIELDS, WR8 0JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR8 0JH

BACKFIELDS, WR8 0JH, Malvern Hills has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.46 per 1,000 population. This WR8 0JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR8 postcode area, which has experienced 47 crimes and a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR8 0JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR8 0JH, encompassing approximately 682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WR8 0JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Street with total crimes: 7
  • Old Street with total crimes: 3
  • Minge Lane with total crimes: 2

BACKFIELDS, WR8 0JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.46200.00%
Shoplifting413.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting419.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.40-33.33%
Other theft22.93100.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In May 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 offences416.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.870.00%
Other crime14.400.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.400.00%
Other crime14.400.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order414.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.400.00%
Shoplifting12.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.93-75.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%

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 behaviour419.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.87100.00%
Other theft35.870.00%
Shoplifting24.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.870.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.93-60.00%
Shoplifting12.93-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.9940.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour17.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.33-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.40100.00%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.660.00%
Shoplifting27.33-60.00%
Burglary12.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-80.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Public order11.47-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences843.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.730.00%
Shoplifting57.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.330.00%
Public order47.330.00%
Burglary25.870.00%
Other theft12.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR8 0JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Court Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Old Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Minge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1