Crime Rate in St Peter's Parish: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's Parish

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's Parish, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's Parish crime rate of 2.34 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 St Peter's Parish, encompassing approximately 11,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
St Peter's Parish Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Dormouse Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Peter's Parish?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, St Peter's Parish demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 291 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Peter's Parish recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, St Peter's Parish had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 230 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Peter's Parish recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, St Peter's Parish has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Peter's Parish Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Peter's Parish has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 12th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's Parish crimes were 291. The crime rate of St Peter's Parish in 2024 was 26.15 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's Parish were around 230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.67 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's Parish)CrimesRank (St Peter's Parish)CrimesRank (St Peter's Parish)
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
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 Clement18 14266 15270 13

St Peter's Parish Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20252
February 202513
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's Parish in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's Parish postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dormouse Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Bath Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Carp Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Peter'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Roach Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Worcester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchid Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Primrose Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Larkspur Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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