Crime Rate in Rainbow Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainbow Hill

The total recorded crimes in Rainbow Hill, Worcester, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainbow Hill crime rate of 3.30 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 Rainbow Hill, encompassing approximately 15,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rainbow Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Vauxhall Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rainbow Hill?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Rainbow Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 699 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rainbow Hill witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rainbow Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcester average, with 903 crimes compared to 857. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rainbow Hill witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainbow Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rainbow Hill has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Rainbow Hill crimes were 699. The crime rate of Rainbow Hill in 2024 was 46.15 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainbow Hill were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.62 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking 5 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
Gorse Hill52 5687 6707 6
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

Rainbow 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202424
September 202418
August 202417
July 202428
June 202434
May 202426
April 202435

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Rainbow Hill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Vauxhall Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Lilac Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rowan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Linden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Holly Mount (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Belmont Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barker Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hazel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Rydal Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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