Crime Rate in Rainbow Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainbow Hill

The total recorded crimes in Rainbow Hill, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainbow Hill crime rate of 4.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Rainbow Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Vicar Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Rainbow Hill has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.09 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)CrimesRank (Rainbow Hill)
Cathedral403 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon112 21,395 21,344 2
St John67 41,124 3990 3
Nunnery72 3904 4908 4
Gorse Hill56 6687 6707 6
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

Rainbow Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202523
February 202513
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202424
September 202418
August 202417
July 202428
June 202434
May 202426

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 202414
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
May 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Rainbow Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Linden Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Vicar Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Eskdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Belmont Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glenthorne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rydal Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Trout Beck Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laslett Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vauxhall Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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