Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Summer Street area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Arboretum , and the 73rd lowest 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 Summer Street (WR3 8BL) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 68.6% lower than the Arboretum average (76.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Summer Street (WR3 8BL), the main crime hotspot is near Canal Side. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Worcester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Canal Side | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cypress Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St Stephen'S Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Canal Side | Under investigation |
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