Crime Rate in Worcester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worcester

The total recorded crimes in Worcester, UK in January 2026 are around 906 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worcester crime rate of 8.72 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (348) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (137) incidents (63.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Worcester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • B4636 with total crimes: 19
  • Angel Street with total crimes: 17

Worcester Police Info:

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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 (402 crimes), and the safest, Warndon Parish North (10 crimes), is 392 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Worcester.

Similarly, the area of Worcester Town South (214 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Henwick (13 crimes), with a difference of 201 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Worcester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathedral402
St John73
Nunnery56
Warndon53
Rainbow Hill49

Safest Wards:

Claines28
St Peter's Parish17
Battenhall15
St Clement13
Warndon Parish North10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worcester Town South214
Worcester Town North206
Dines Green & St Johns73
Barbourne & Rainbow Hill58
King George's Field50

Safest Areas:

Battenhall & Diglis40
Northwick28
Warndon East28
St Peters17
Henwick13

Worcester Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Worcester has recorded 906 crimes with crime rate of 8.72 ranking 75th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills421 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove570 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon722 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch627 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest644 210,222 29,549 2

Worcester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (348 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (137 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 372 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 180 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (343 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (137 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (347 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (338 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (168 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (415 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (196 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20259
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 439 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202557
November 202540
October 202548
September 202540
August 202523
July 202520
June 202543
May 202539
April 202531
March 202538
February 202537

A total of 177 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202519
November 20258
October 202514
September 202521
August 20258
July 202520
June 202525
May 202516
April 202516
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 851 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202670
December 202570
November 202561
October 202562
September 202561
August 202594
July 202595
June 202571
May 202576
April 202578
March 202561
February 202552

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202517
November 202516
October 202532
September 202516
August 202529
July 202541
June 202518
May 202519
April 202525
March 202526
February 202521

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20258
November 202517
October 20258
September 202511
August 202510
July 202517
June 202512
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 1337 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026137
December 202584
November 2025110
October 2025109
September 202597
August 2025137
July 202593
June 2025107
May 2025103
April 2025150
March 2025123
February 202587

A total of 2102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026126
December 2025180
November 2025137
October 2025156
September 2025168
August 2025196
July 2025209
June 2025198
May 2025197
April 2025203
March 2025170
February 2025162

A total of 4363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 363.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 415 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026348
December 2025372
November 2025343
October 2025347
September 2025338
August 2025415
July 2025409
June 2025397
May 2025367
April 2025366
March 2025345
February 2025316

A total of 156 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202516
November 20259
October 20259
September 202518
August 202515
July 202517
June 202514
May 202519
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 835 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202644
December 202552
November 202548
October 202553
September 202579
August 202584
July 202584
June 202583
May 202565
April 202584
March 202587
February 202572

A total of 697 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202655
December 202561
November 202543
October 202564
September 202545
August 202559
July 202570
June 202562
May 202571
April 202561
March 202564
February 202542

A total of 260 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202527
November 202522
October 202533
September 202523
August 202519
July 202520
June 202521
May 202521
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202536
November 202527
October 202540
September 202543
August 202535
July 202518
June 202544
May 202531
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524

High Crime Locations Worcester in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Robbery2
2. B4636 (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order1
3. Angel Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
4. High Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
5. Angel Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Public order2
Drugs1

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