Crime Rates at South Quay, Worcester, WR1 2JN

South Quay area has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Arboretum , and the 9th highest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around South Quay (WR1 2JN) in the last 12 months was 490.1 per 1,000 residents and was 547.1% higher than the Arboretum average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 50 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 201.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Quay (WR1 2JN), the main crime hotspot is near Angel Street. Police recorded 156 crimes here, including 94 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.