Based on April 2026 Police data, Worcester (WR8) recorded the lowest crime rate in Worcester, with 14 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Worcester (WR1) recorded 470 crimes in the same period — more than 33x the crime count of the safest area. The 6 postcode areas analysed in Worcester span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, shoplifting is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Worcester (WR8) is the safest area in Worcester, recording 14 crimes — 92% fewer than the average across the 6 areas analysed. Shoplifting was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Worcester (WR1) recorded the most crime in Worcester in April 2026, with 470 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
Full reports include 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a safety score — from £4.99.
Check any Worcester postcode — from £4.99