Crime Rates at Cresswell Close, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7TP

Cresswell Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in North Claines & Salwarpe , and the 128th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

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 Cresswell Close (WR3 7TP) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% lower than the North Claines & Salwarpe average (46.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cresswell Close (WR3 7TP), the main crime hotspot is near Eastfield Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.