Crime Rate in Gorse Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorse Hill

The total recorded crimes in Gorse Hill, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorse Hill crime rate of 1.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Gorse Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Martindale Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Worcester.

    • 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 areas in the Worcester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Gorse Hill has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorse Hill)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill)CrimesRank (Gorse Hill)
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
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

Gorse Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202518
February 202526
January 202527
December 202418
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202416
July 202423
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202528
March 202513
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Honister Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Martindale Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Rothay Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Borrowdale Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Kendal Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kentmere Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grasmere Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Skiddaw Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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