Crime Rate in Gorse Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorse Hill

The total recorded crimes in Gorse Hill, Worcester, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorse Hill crime rate of 1.06 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 Gorse Hill, encompassing approximately 49,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Gorse Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Martindale Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Gorse Hill?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Gorse Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 687 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gorse Hill witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gorse Hill had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 707 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gorse Hill witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gorse Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gorse Hill has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.06 ranking 5th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Gorse Hill crimes were 687. The crime rate of Gorse Hill in 2024 was 13.99 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gorse Hill were around 707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.39 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking 6 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
Bedwardine51 6536 8640 8
Warndon Parish South48 8636 7648 7
Arboretum42 9497 9459 9
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

Gorse Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202526
January 202527
December 202418
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202416
July 202423
June 202444
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Gorse Hill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. Honister Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Martindale Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Cherwell Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Portefields Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Brantwood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Langdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Teme Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Dee Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kenwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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