BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6DA

BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA, Lichfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6DA, encompassing approximately 2566 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 6DA area, explore the WS13 6DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hermes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Partridge Croft with total crimes: 1

BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.23233.33%
Vehicle crime23.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.51-66.67%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9680.00%
Public order53.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95200.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.45-16.67%
Public order41.9533.33%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01-33.33%
Public order32.340.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.40-10.00%
Public order33.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Shoplifting31.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96-11.11%
Other theft33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Shoplifting31.17-40.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.01125.00%
Shoplifting53.510.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-60.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01150.00%
Public order23.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.730.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 6DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Braeburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hermes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Partridge Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Darnford View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mallicot Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wissage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Johnson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1