Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barbourne Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Arboretum , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barbourne Lane (WR1 3EU) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.6% lower than the Arboretum average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barbourne Lane (WR1 3EU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barbourne Road, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Turrall Street (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Arboretum| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Barbourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Georges Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sharman Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Barbourne Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Turrall Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barbourne Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lavender Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sunnyside Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lyttelton Street | Under investigation |
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