Crime Rate in Worcester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worcester

The total recorded crimes in Worcester, UK in July 2025 are around 1,118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worcester crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Worcester, encompassing approximately 103,869 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (409) incidents (3.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (209) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (95) incidents (33.80% increase)
Worcester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 17
  • Oakridge Close with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

Worcester Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Worcester?

To understand the safety of Worcester, we need to analyze Worcester crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Worcester has recorded 13,110 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 126.22 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 62 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,849 crimes with a crime rate of 123.70, ranking it 56 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Worcester reported a higher crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 13,110 crimes compared to 9,090. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Worcester recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Worcester experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 12,849 crimes compared to 8,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Worcester recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Worcester is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Worcester has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Worcester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Cathedral (409 crimes), and the safest, Warndon Parish North (18 crimes), is 391 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Worcester.

Similarly, the area of Worcester Town South (231 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Henwick (20 crimes), with a difference of 211 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Worcester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathedral409
Warndon137
St John100
Nunnery75
Rainbow Hill68

Safest Wards:

Arboretum30
Battenhall25
Claines24
St Clement20
Warndon Parish North18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worcester Town South231
Worcester Town North196
King George's Field112
Warndon West112
Dines Green & St Johns100

Safest Areas:

Battenhall & Diglis41
Warndon East36
St Peters33
Northwick24
Henwick20

Worcester Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Worcester has recorded 1,118 crimes with crime rate of 10.76 ranking 78th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Worcester crimes were 13,110. The crime rate of Worcester in 2024 was 126.22 (year) or 10.52 (month) ranking it 62 danzarous in the UK. Worcester ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worcester were around 12,849 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.70 (year) or 10.31 (month) ranking 56 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Worcester ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Worcester

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills488 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove653 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon941 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch681 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest984 210,222 29,549 2

Worcester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 409 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (397 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (198 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (367 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (197 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (366 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (203 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (345 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (170 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 162 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (326 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 349 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (349 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (183 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (378 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (186 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (340 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (137 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (358 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (185 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202417
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 4300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 358.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 409 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025409
June 2025397
May 2025367
April 2025366
March 2025345
February 2025316
January 2025326
December 2024349
November 2024349
October 2024378
September 2024340
August 2024358

A total of 257 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202521
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202425
September 202426
August 202419

A total of 193 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
May 202516
April 202516
March 20259
February 202510
January 202515
December 20249
November 202418
October 202415
September 202429
August 202411

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202518
May 202519
April 202525
March 202526
February 202521
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202421
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 702 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202562
May 202571
April 202561
March 202564
February 202542
January 202549
December 202452
November 202459
October 202448
September 202459
August 202465

A total of 145 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202422
August 20245

A total of 1389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 2025107
May 2025103
April 2025150
March 2025123
February 202587
January 2025103
December 202498
November 2024132
October 2024141
September 2024120
August 2024132

A total of 926 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202571
May 202576
April 202578
March 202561
February 202552
January 202560
December 2024100
November 202479
October 202483
September 202481
August 202490

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202519
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 2155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025209
June 2025198
May 2025197
April 2025203
March 2025170
February 2025162
January 2025141
December 2024184
November 2024183
October 2024186
September 2024137
August 2024185

A total of 917 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202583
May 202565
April 202584
March 202587
February 202572
January 202567
December 202460
November 202486
October 202467
September 202474
August 202488

A total of 483 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202543
May 202539
April 202531
March 202538
February 202537
January 202573
December 202463
November 202438
October 202439
September 202431
August 202431

A total of 325 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202544
May 202531
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202417
October 202424
September 202439
August 202424

High Crime Locations Worcester in July 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
2. Oakridge Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
4. Angel Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Drugs1
5. Angel Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Other theft1
6. Friar Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

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