BROOK CLOSE, WS13 7ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7ES

BROOK CLOSE, WS13 7ES, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 235 crimes and a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 7ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7ES, encompassing approximately 2152 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 7ES area, explore the WS13 7ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS13 7ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 4
  • Thistley Nook with total crimes: 2

BROOK CLOSE, WS13 7ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29100.00%
Shoplifting53.720.00%
Vehicle crime32.32200.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences45.58-20.00%
Other theft21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.83-37.50%
Other theft42.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.72100.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 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 offences34.18-57.14%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-12.50%
Other theft33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.83-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.720.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.36-10.00%
Vehicle crime44.180.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.62-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.3950.00%
Robbery21.39100.00%
Other theft10.93-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.650.00%
Other theft42.790.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202321
August 202315
July 202310

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 7ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Thistley Nook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crane Field
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martin Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beacon Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lillington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Windings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1