Total Crime Rate
57.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morris Avenue area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Claines , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 330 local areas in Worcester .
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 Morris Avenue (WR3 7NT) in the last 12 months was 57.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% higher than the Claines average (43.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morris Avenue (WR3 7NT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Checketts Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Anne'S Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Claines| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Seymour Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Morris Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chalfont Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gilmour Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gilmour Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Checketts Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Checketts Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Checketts Close | Under investigation |
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