Crime Rate in Warndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warndon

The total recorded crimes in Warndon, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warndon crime rate of 6.02 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 Warndon, encompassing approximately 18,619 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Warndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ploughmans Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rodborough Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Warndon?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Warndon reported a higher crime volume than the Worcester average, with 1,395 crimes compared to 874. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Warndon witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Warndon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcester average, with 1,344 crimes compared to 857. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Warndon witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, Warndon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Warndon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Warndon has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 2th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Warndon crimes were 1,395. The crime rate of Warndon in 2024 was 74.92 (year) or 6.24 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warndon were around 1,344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.18 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warndon)CrimesRank (Warndon)CrimesRank (Warndon)
Cathedral403 14,739 14,454 1
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 Peter's Parish26 12291 13230 15
St Clement18 14266 15270 13

Warndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 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 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 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 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202531
March 202519
February 202515
January 202516
December 202429
November 202417
October 202423
September 202417
August 202430
July 202421
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202533
February 202525
January 202531
December 202433
November 202420
October 202434
September 202439
August 202443
July 202433
June 202494
May 202446

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202428

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

High Crime Locations Warndon in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Ploughmans Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Rodborough Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Shoplifting2
5. Cleeve Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haresfield Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Edgeworth Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Selsey Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Wheelwright Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Coberley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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