DARNFORD VIEW, WS13 6SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6SX

DARNFORD VIEW, WS13 6SX, Lichfield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6SX 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 6SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6SX, encompassing approximately 2437 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS13 6SX 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
  • Hillman Drive with total crimes: 2

DARNFORD VIEW, WS13 6SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.84200.00%
Vehicle crime74.92600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-55.56%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6180.00%
Other crime33.690.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74-28.57%
Burglary22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3875.00%
Other crime32.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 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 offences97.3880.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6933.33%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 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 offences54.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74300.00%
Vehicle crime33.28200.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 6SX 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. Hillman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Skylark
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caterham Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Vulcan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Darnford View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pennys Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mallicot Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wissage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1