ELGAR CLOSE, WS13 7PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7PL

ELGAR CLOSE, WS13 7PL, Lichfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7PL 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 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7PL, encompassing approximately 4060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS13 7PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fallow Field with total crimes: 4
  • The Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

ELGAR CLOSE, WS13 7PL 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.65-42.86%
Public order42.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.63162.50%
Vehicle crime55.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.43-46.67%
Possession of weapons21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4225.00%
Vehicle crime23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.19-7.69%
Other theft12.960.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6618.18%
Public order33.20-25.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 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 offences114.9310.00%
Public order42.71300.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.45-9.09%
Other theft12.460.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4337.50%
Public order22.710.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97150.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.48-77.27%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-60.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.60144.44%
Criminal damage and arson65.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4825.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences94.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20248
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 202322
September 20239

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fallow Field
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 4. Leyfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ponesgreen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willowtree Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Purcell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walkers Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stychbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Paget Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bloomfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hewitt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Francis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1