Crime Rate in Cathedral: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cathedral

The total recorded crimes in Cathedral, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 403 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cathedral crime rate of 8.47 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 Cathedral, encompassing approximately 47,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (12.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (-5.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Cathedral Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Worcester Foregate Street with total crimes: 16
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is Cathedral?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Cathedral reported a higher crime volume than the Worcester average, with 4,739 crimes compared to 874. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cathedral witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Cathedral experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcester average, with 4,454 crimes compared to 857. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cathedral witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, Cathedral has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cathedral Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cathedral has recorded 403 crimes with crime rate of 8.47 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Cathedral crimes were 4,739. The crime rate of Cathedral in 2024 was 99.63 (year) or 8.30 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cathedral were around 4,454 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.64 (year) or 7.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cathedral)CrimesRank (Cathedral)CrimesRank (Cathedral)
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
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

Cathedral Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (145 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (53 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (120 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 143 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 988 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202587
March 202568
February 202590
January 202553
December 202472
November 202474
October 202472
September 202451
August 202452
July 202465
June 2024136
May 202486

A total of 717 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202554
March 202566
February 202548
January 202543
December 202439
November 202456
October 202465
September 202453
August 202451
July 202433
June 2024100
May 202464

A total of 276 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202517
February 202519
January 20258
December 202423
November 202418
October 202417
September 202416
August 202431
July 202425
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 1765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 135.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025129
March 2025114
February 2025108
January 2025114
December 2024132
November 2024148
October 2024132
September 2024125
August 2024120
July 2024143
June 2024226
May 2024129

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 202512
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202525
February 202515
January 202513
December 202427
November 202414
October 202420
September 202423
August 202425
July 202420
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 144 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 202425
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 409 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202543
February 202535
January 202531
December 202429
November 202431
October 202422
September 202428
August 202426
July 202424
June 202444
May 202427

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

High Crime Locations Cathedral in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Worcester Foregate Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Castle Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
5. Angel Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Angel Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. St Swithin'S Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1

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