Crime Rate in Battenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battenhall

The total recorded crimes in Battenhall, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battenhall crime rate of 3.21 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 Battenhall, encompassing approximately 9,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Battenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Battenhall Rise with total crimes: 6
  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Battle Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Battenhall?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Battenhall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 286 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Battenhall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Battenhall had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 266 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Battenhall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Battenhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Battenhall has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 10th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Battenhall crimes were 286. The crime rate of Battenhall in 2024 was 29.61 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battenhall were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.54 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battenhall)CrimesRank (Battenhall)CrimesRank (Battenhall)
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
Arboretum45 8497 9459 9
St Stephen15 15418 10416 10
Claines21 13293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North31 11339 11278 12
St Peter's Parish26 12291 13230 15
St Clement18 14266 15270 13

Battenhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 202413
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Battenhall in May 2025

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

1. Battenhall Rise (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. London Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Battle Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
4. Elmfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Prospect Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. St Dunstan'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Timberdine Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. St Mark'S Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Ransom Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Red Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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