Crime Rate in Arboretum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arboretum

The total recorded crimes in Arboretum, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arboretum crime rate of 0.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Arboretum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Little Southfield Street with total crimes: 3
  • Little London with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Worcester.

    • 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 areas in the Worcester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Arboretum has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 9.01 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)
Cathedral403 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon112 21,395 21,344 2
St John67 41,124 3990 3
Nunnery72 3904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill62 5699 5903 5
Gorse Hill56 6687 6707 6
Warndon Parish South34 9636 7648 7
Bedwardine47 7536 8640 8
St Stephen15 15418 10416 10
Battenhall31 10286 14266 14
Claines21 13293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North31 11339 11278 12
St Peter's Parish26 12291 13230 15
St Clement18 14266 15270 13

Arboretum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, 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 (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202515
February 20259
January 202512
December 202411
November 202418
October 202415
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 202512
December 202411
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20245

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Arboretum in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Little Southfield Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Little London (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. St Georges Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Barbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wood Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Southfield Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barry Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harvey Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birchfield Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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