Crime Rate in Nunnery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nunnery

The total recorded crimes in Nunnery, Worcester, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nunnery crime rate of 3.25 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 Nunnery, encompassing approximately 23,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Nunnery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Lygon Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Hillery Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Nunnery?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Nunnery reported a higher crime volume than the Worcester average, with 904 crimes compared to 874. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nunnery witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Nunnery experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcester average, with 908 crimes compared to 857. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nunnery witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nunnery Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nunnery has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Nunnery crimes were 904. The crime rate of Nunnery in 2024 was 39.16 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nunnery were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.33 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nunnery)CrimesRank (Nunnery)CrimesRank (Nunnery)
Cathedral409 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon137 21,395 21,344 2
St John100 31,124 3990 3
Rainbow Hill68 5699 5903 5
Gorse Hill53 6687 6707 6
Warndon Parish South48 7636 7648 7
Bedwardine48 8536 8640 8
Arboretum30 11497 9459 9
St Peter's Parish33 9291 13230 15
St Stephen30 10418 10416 10
Claines24 13293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North18 15339 11278 12
Battenhall25 12286 14266 14
St Clement20 14266 15270 13

Nunnery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202540
May 202528
April 202524
March 202530
February 202530
January 202518
December 202425
November 202419
October 202426
September 202425
August 202435

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202513
April 202514
March 202515
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202413
October 202416
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Nunnery in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Lygon Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hillery Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Wye Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Hamble Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Linksview Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Wells Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Tamar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Medway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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