Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Goodwood Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall , and the 63rd 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 Goodwood Avenue (WR5 2HR) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 58.0% lower than the Battenhall average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goodwood Avenue (WR5 2HR), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 14 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 | Burglary | London Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sebright Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Victoria Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Goodwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elmfield Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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