Vehicle crime near Worcester: the latest police figures
Between October 2025 and September 2026, West Mercia Police logged 225 vehicle offences inside a one-mile radius of Worcester. The last three months (75) ran 56% above the three before (48), so the recent direction is up.
Month by month
The busiest month was July 2026 with 32 offences; the quietest was January 2026 with 9. Offences rose 21% from the first half of the period to the second. Average: 18.8 a month.
Monthly figures for Worcester
| Month | Offences | vs 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15 | -4 |
| Nov 2025 | 26 | +7 |
| Dec 2025 | 30 | +11 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 | -10 |
| Feb 2026 | 11 | -8 |
| Mar 2026 | 11 | -8 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 | -9 |
| May 2026 | 18 | -1 |
| Jun 2026 | 20 | +1 |
| Jul 2026 | 32 | +13 |
| Aug 2026 | 28 | +9 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 | -4 |
How Worcester compares
Out of the 12 areas we track, Worcester ranks 11 for monthly vehicle crime at 19 a month, around 69% below the typical town in our set. Cardiff averaged 116.
Where offences were recorded
Just five locations make up 11% of the 225 offences recorded around Worcester.
- On or near Parking Area: 8
- On or near Calder Road: 4
- On or near Church Road: 4
- On or near Georgina Avenue: 4
- On or near Merton Close: 4
What happened next
The most common recorded outcome near Worcester was "investigation complete; no suspect identified" (164 cases).
| Outcome | Offences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 73% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 17% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0% |
What this means if you park near Worcester
Worcester sees around 19 vehicle offences a month: low by city standards, yet thieves target the most valuable cars first. Numbers have climbed recently, so review how your vehicle is protected before the next July.
Most owners near Worcester start with an immobiliser for prevention, then add monitored tracking if the insurer asks for it. See installation options.
Source: police.uk, centred on 52.192, -2.22, retrieved 2026-11-05. Method and limits.