Total Crime Rate
46.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Richards Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dodderhill , and the 210th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Richards Close (WR9 7PP) in the last 12 months was 46.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.0% lower than the Dodderhill average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Richards Close (WR9 7PP), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Mews. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dodderhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Webb Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Webb Drive | Under investigation |
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