Total Crime Rate
39.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walkers Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Battenhall , and the 118th lowest 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 Walkers Lane (WR5 2NN) in the last 12 months was 39.6 per 1,000 residents and was 16.0% lower than the Battenhall average (47.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walkers Lane (WR5 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Wilmot Walk. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Wilmot Walk | Under investigation |
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