Crime in Worcester district: statistics, rates and trends

11,941 crimes were recorded in Worcester district in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,456 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Worcester district has the 65th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Worcester district was highest in the year to July 2018 (15,546 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (11,941). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Worcester district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, burglary.

The largest increases were in burglary (+53%) and robbery (+29%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Worcester district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Worcester district recorded 4,456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Worcester district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Worcester district recorded 1,724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Worcester district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Worcester district recorded 1,407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Worcester district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Worcester district recorded 942 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Worcester district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Worcester district recorded 765 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Worcester district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Worcester district recorded 666 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Worcester district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Worcester district recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Worcester district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Worcester district recorded 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Worcester district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Worcester district recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Worcester district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Worcester district recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Worcester district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Worcester district recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Worcester district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Worcester district recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Worcester district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Worcester district recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Worcester district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Worcester district recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Worcester district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Worcester district.

17 areas within Worcester district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fort Royal had the highest rate (385.1 per 1,000) and St Clement the lowest (33.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Worcester district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Worcester district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Worcester district has an estimated population of 106,671. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Worcester district sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Worcester district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.