LICHEN CLOSE, WS12 4NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4NZ

LICHEN CLOSE, WS12 4NZ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4NZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 4NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4NZ, encompassing approximately 1541 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 4NZ area, explore the WS12 4NZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Comfrey Close with total crimes: 2
  • Colliers Way with total crimes: 2

LICHEN CLOSE, WS12 4NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1466.67%
Public order13.240.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.43125.00%
Other theft25.84100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.08350.00%
Public order35.840.00%
Burglary21.950.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-71.43%
Shoplifting11.30-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7975.00%
Shoplifting34.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.490.00%
Other theft22.60100.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.240.00%
Other theft12.600.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 4NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heather Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Comfrey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Colliers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosemary Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Midland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lichen Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. King Cup Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1