Total Crime Rate
66.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walcot Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington , and the 126th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Walcot Lane (WR10 2AJ) in the last 12 months was 66.9 per 1,000 residents and was 16.0% higher than the Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 51.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walcot Lane (WR10 2AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Chestnut Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bettle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bettle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Croome Close | Under investigation |
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