Crime Rate in Warndon Parish South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warndon Parish South

The total recorded crimes in Warndon Parish South, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warndon Parish South crime rate of 4.21 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 Parish South, encompassing approximately 8,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Warndon Parish South Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4636 with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wiselack Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Warndon Parish South?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Warndon Parish South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 636 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Warndon Parish South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

    • In 2023, Warndon Parish South had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 648 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Warndon Parish South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Worcester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, Warndon Parish South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Warndon Parish South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Warndon Parish South has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Warndon Parish South crimes were 636. The crime rate of Warndon Parish South in 2024 was 78.72 (year) or 6.56 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warndon Parish South were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.21 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warndon Parish South)CrimesRank (Warndon Parish South)CrimesRank (Warndon Parish South)
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
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 Parish South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft 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 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 202524
February 202524
January 202521
December 202410
November 202415
October 202422
September 202419
August 202420
July 202418
June 202438
May 202431

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Warndon Parish South in May 2025

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

1. B4636 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Wiselack Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Idleton (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nightingale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lister Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Swallowfields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Otley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Charles Hastings Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Heights (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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