SHEPHERD CLOSE, WS13 7RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7RT

SHEPHERD CLOSE, WS13 7RT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7RT 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 7RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7RT, encompassing approximately 3175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 7RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Purcell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Canterbury Close with total crimes: 2

SHEPHERD CLOSE, WS13 7RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2444.44%
Vehicle crime34.0950.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 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 offences94.7250.00%
Other theft22.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.46-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2444.44%
Burglary24.090.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.83-50.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4111.11%
Bicycle theft13.150.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.04350.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.52-83.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3071.43%
Vehicle crime23.780.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.78-22.22%
Public order22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.87900.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.15-25.00%
Public order22.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.610.00%
Shoplifting23.780.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20232
October 202312
September 20237
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 202310
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Purcell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Canterbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chadswell Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gloucester Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Wassall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Truro Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Harwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ponesfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ponesgreen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1