THERE was an increase in crime in the city, latest figures reveal.

The new figures, released by West Mercia Police, show that in the latest month of data for October there were 1,159 crimes. 

That is the most crime-hit month so far this year.

The data reveals the types of crime reported as well as their location.

In comparison, in September, there were 1,113 crimes. 

In further comparison in August there were 1,158 crimes; in July there were 1,115 crimes; in June there were 1,025 crimes; in May 1,069; 1,050 in April, 998 in March, 1,008 in February and 1,147 in January. 

The most common crime type in October was violence and sexual assault which accounted for 367 of the crimes.

The second most common type that month was anti-social behaviour with 193 crimes.

And the third most common type in October was shoplifting with 120 crimes. 

In comparison to the month prior, in September, the most common type of crime had also been violence and sexual assault with 335 crimes. 

Second most common crime type was anti-social behaviour with 203 crimes, while the third most prevalent crime type that month was criminal damage and arson when there were 99 crimes.

There were 81 burglaries in October including ones in Claverham Close, Wheelwright Close and Mapit Place.

There were five robberies including ones in Netherton Court, Star Lane and St Peter's Hill.

The nine possession of weapons offences included ones reported in Gamekeepers Drive, Shrubbery Avenue and Newtown Road. 

The 40 drugs offences reported to police included ones in Redwood Close, Chalford Drive and Lion Court.

Public order offences were reported at Copenhagen Street car park and Worcestershire Royal Hospital; anti-social behaviour was reported at the Swan Theatre in The Moors and ASDA supermarket in Silver Street while a violence and sexual offence was reported at Worcester Shrub Hill railway station's parking area.