Crime Rate in Arboretum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arboretum

The total recorded crimes in Arboretum, Worcester, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arboretum crime rate of 0.35 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 Arboretum, encompassing approximately 120,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Arboretum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodrest Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pierpoint Street with total crimes: 2
  • Little Southfield Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Arboretum?

To understand the safety of Arboretum, we need to analyze Arboretum crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Arboretum demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 497 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arboretum recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Arboretum had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 459 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arboretum recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, Arboretum has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Arboretum Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Arboretum has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 10.32 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Arboretum crimes were 497. The crime rate of Arboretum in 2024 was 103.17 (year) or 8.60 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arboretum were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.74 (year) or 7.48 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcester)CrimesRank (Worcester)CrimesRank (Worcester)
Cathedral392 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon89 21,395 21,344 2
St John64 41,124 3990 3
Nunnery69 3904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill50 7699 5903 5
Gorse Hill52 5687 6707 6
Bedwardine51 6536 8640 8
Warndon Parish South48 8636 7648 7
St Stephen32 10418 10416 10
Claines28 12293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North13 14339 11278 12
St Clement29 11266 15270 13
St Peter's Parish10 15291 13230 15
Battenhall27 13286 14266 14

Arboretum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 202512
December 202411
November 202418
October 202415
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 202411
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Arboretum in March 2025

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

1. Goodrest Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pierpoint Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Little Southfield Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. St Oswald'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southfield Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Little London (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. White Ladies Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sharman Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birchfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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