Crime Rates at St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF

St James Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .

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 St James Close (WR5 2QF) in the last 12 months was 20.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St James Close (WR5 2QF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wadborough Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Hidage (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.