Crime Rate in Worcester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worcester

The total recorded crimes in Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 1,040 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worcester crime rate of 10.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (367) incidents (0.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (197) incidents (-2.96% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (103) incidents (-31.33% decrease)
Worcester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Worcester Foregate Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

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 (403 crimes), and the safest, St Stephen (15 crimes), is 388 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Worcester.

Similarly, the area of Worcester Town North (233 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Henwick (18 crimes), with a difference of 215 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Worcester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cathedral403
Warndon112
Nunnery72
St John67
Rainbow Hill62

Safest Wards:

Warndon Parish North31
St Peter's Parish26
Claines21
St Clement18
St Stephen15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worcester Town North233
Worcester Town South191
Warndon West100
King George's Field86
Dines Green & St Johns67

Safest Areas:

Barbourne & Rainbow Hill42
Lyppard Grange34
St Peters26
Northwick21
Henwick18

Worcester Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Worcester has recorded 1,040 crimes with crime rate of 10.01 ranking 77th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills427 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove621 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon836 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch692 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest872 210,222 29,549 2

Worcester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 382 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (696 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (334 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 214 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 20259
February 202510
January 202515
December 20249
November 202418
October 202415
September 202429
August 202411
July 202414
June 202452

A total of 723 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202561
March 202564
February 202542
January 202549
December 202452
November 202459
October 202448
September 202459
August 202465
July 202459
June 202494

A total of 252 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202526
February 202521
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202421
September 202418
August 202419
July 202418
June 202422

A total of 932 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202584
March 202587
February 202572
January 202567
December 202460
November 202486
October 202467
September 202474
August 202488
July 202470
June 2024112

A total of 548 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202538
February 202537
January 202573
December 202463
November 202438
October 202439
September 202431
August 202431
July 202434
June 202494

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202417
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 2268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025197
April 2025203
March 2025170
February 2025162
January 2025141
December 2024184
November 2024183
October 2024186
September 2024137
August 2024185
July 2024186
June 2024334

A total of 984 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202578
March 202561
February 202552
January 202560
December 2024100
November 202479
October 202483
September 202481
August 202490
July 202476
June 2024148

A total of 1526 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 2025150
March 2025123
February 202587
January 2025103
December 202498
November 2024132
October 2024141
September 2024120
August 2024132
July 202485
June 2024252

A total of 286 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522
January 202525
December 202424
November 202423
October 202425
September 202426
August 202419
July 202424
June 202446

A total of 4572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 381.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 696 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025367
April 2025366
March 2025345
February 2025316
January 2025326
December 2024349
November 2024349
October 2024378
September 2024340
August 2024358
July 2024382
June 2024696

A total of 154 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202422
August 20245
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 333 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202531
March 202526
February 202524
January 202526
December 202421
November 202417
October 202424
September 202439
August 202424
July 202414
June 202456

High Crime Locations Worcester in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
2. Worcester Foregate Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
5. Angel Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
6. Angel Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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