Total Crime Rate
15.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Little Piece area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Nicholas , and the 33rd 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 Little Piece (WR4 0RR) in the last 12 months was 15.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% lower than the St Nicholas average (39.1 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Little Piece (WR4 0RR), the main crime hotspot is near Mapit Place. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Nicholas| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Knotts Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Six Acres Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haze Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barley Crescent | Under investigation |
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