Crime Rate in St Stephen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Stephen

The total recorded crimes in St Stephen, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Stephen crime rate of 0.93 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 Stephen, encompassing approximately 16,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
St Stephen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kerry Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Bilford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Turrall Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Stephen?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, St Stephen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 418 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Stephen recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, St Stephen had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 416 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Stephen recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Stephen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Stephen has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 15th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total St Stephen crimes were 418. The crime rate of St Stephen in 2024 was 34.87 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Stephen were around 416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.17 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)CrimesRank (St Stephen)
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
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

St Stephen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202422
July 202416
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 202415
July 202415
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Stephen in May 2025

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

1. Kerry Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Bilford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Turrall Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Droitwich Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alma Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Price Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Gregorys Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Catbrook (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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