Crime Rates at Petunia Close, Worcester, WR5 3RT

Petunia Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in St Peter's Parish , and the 47th 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 Petunia Close (WR5 3RT) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the St Peter's Parish average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Petunia Close (WR5 3RT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Peter'S Hill, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Thistle Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.