Crime Rate in Claines: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claines

The total recorded crimes in Claines, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claines crime rate of 1.49 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 Claines, encompassing approximately 14,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Claines Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavender Road with total crimes: 2
  • Saunders Street with total crimes: 2
  • Penbury Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Claines?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Claines demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 293 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Claines recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Claines had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 336 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Claines recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Claines Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Claines has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Claines crimes were 293. The crime rate of Claines in 2024 was 20.84 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claines were around 336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.90 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claines)CrimesRank (Claines)CrimesRank (Claines)
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
Battenhall31 10286 14266 14
Warndon Parish North31 11339 11278 12
St Peter's Parish26 12291 13230 15
St Clement18 14266 15270 13

Claines Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Claines in May 2025

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

1. Lavender Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Saunders Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Penbury Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. St Stephen'S Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Ivy Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park View Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bankside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sabrina Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Northwick Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Northwick Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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