Crime Rate in Rainbow Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainbow Hill

The total recorded crimes in Rainbow Hill, Worcester, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainbow Hill crime rate of 4.49 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 Rainbow Hill, encompassing approximately 15,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rainbow Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Ash Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Worcester.

    • 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 areas in the Worcester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Rainbow Hill has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)
Cathedral409 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon137 21,395 21,344 2
St John100 31,124 3990 3
Nunnery75 4904 4908 4
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

Rainbow Hill 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202525
May 202523
April 202526
March 202523
February 202513
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202424
September 202418
August 202417

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
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
October 20241

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rainbow Hill in July 2025

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

1. Linden Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ash Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Vauxhall Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gorse Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mulberry Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thorn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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