Total Crime Rate
72.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Swithuns Close area has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall , and the 145th highest 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 St Swithuns Close (WR5 2JA) in the last 12 months was 72.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% higher than the Battenhall average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Swithuns Close (WR5 2JA), the main crime hotspot is near St Swithuns Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Battenhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burlingham Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Athelstan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elmfield Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Battenhall Walk | — |
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