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Crime in Lower Wick

Lower Wick had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 17 Worcester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Worcester area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

WR2, Worcester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Wick

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79.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 17Worcester rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 18 Apr 12 May 18 Jun 22 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Wick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting1425%
violence1221%
burglary712%
public order611%
vehicle crime611%
anti-social behaviour59%
theft35%
bike theft12%

Lower Wick against Worcester

TypeLower Wick per 1,000Middle Worcester areaChange
Violence16.734.1▼ 25%
Burglary9.73.2–
Vehicle crime8.37.4–
Anti-social behaviour6.914.1–
Theft and robbery6.96.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Worcester152.7▲ 19%
St John's132.3▲ 31%
Diglis91.6▲ 17%
Rushwick80.6▲ 65%
Lower Wick79.1▲ 33%
Colletts Green53.7–
See every Worcester area ranked on the crime in Worcester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lower Wick a safe area?

Lower Wick had about 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 17 Worcester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Lower Wick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (14), followed by violence (12) and burglary (7).