Total Crime Rate
76.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Discovery Lane area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bengeworth , and the 101st highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Discovery Lane (WR11 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 76.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% lower than the Bengeworth average (111.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 44.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Discovery Lane (WR11 3JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Laxton Crescent. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bengeworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Biffin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gladstone Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Biffin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Discovery Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Burlingham Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Laxton Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Costard Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ellison Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coronation Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laxton Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beauty Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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