Crime Rates at Westlea Close, Worcester, WR2 5UH

Westlea Close area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dines Green & Grove Farm , and the 154th highest 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 Westlea Close (WR2 5UH) in the last 12 months was 67.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% lower than the Dines Green & Grove Farm average (114.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 45.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westlea Close (WR2 5UH), the main crime hotspot is near University Park Drive. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.