Crime Rate in Warndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warndon

The total recorded crimes in Warndon, Worcester, UK in July 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warndon crime rate of 7.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Warndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakridge Close with total crimes: 18
  • Selsey Close with total crimes: 10
  • Edgeworth Close with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Warndon has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warndon)CrimesRank (Warndon)CrimesRank (Warndon)
Cathedral409 14,739 14,454 1
St John100 31,124 3990 3
Nunnery75 4904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill68 5699 5903 5
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

Warndon 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202531
May 202533
April 202531
March 202519
February 202515
January 202516
December 202429
November 202417
October 202423

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202544
May 202531
April 202527
March 202533
February 202525
January 202531
December 202433
November 202420
October 202434

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 202516
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202415
October 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 20246

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Warndon in July 2025

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

1. Oakridge Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Selsey Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Edgeworth Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. Gamekeepers Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haresfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Crickley Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Derwent Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cleeve Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wheelwright Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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