WESTWARD CLOSE, ST14 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST14 7BJ

WESTWARD CLOSE, ST14 7BJ, East Staffordshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This ST14 7BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST14 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST14 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST14 7BJ, encompassing approximately 2843 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST14 7BJ area, explore the ST14 7BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST14 7BJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Old Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

WESTWARD CLOSE, ST14 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7944.44%
Vehicle crime54.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.74-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.09-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.57-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5027.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.68-8.33%
Public order43.87300.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0333.33%
Vehicle crime44.22300.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-18.18%
Burglary33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0310.00%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.68100.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.22-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Burglary11.410.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST14 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Old Lodge Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Johnson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Netherfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pennycroft Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Beech Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanley Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Howitt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kynnersley Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Park Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1