LIGHTWOOD CLOSE, WS13 8FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8FG

LIGHTWOOD CLOSE, WS13 8FG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8FG 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 8FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8FG, encompassing approximately 3043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 8FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parsons View with total crimes: 3
  • Blakeman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bardell Close with total crimes: 2

LIGHTWOOD CLOSE, WS13 8FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences94.60200.00%
Public order32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%

In March 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 offences53.610.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.630.00%
Shoplifting51.97150.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Shoplifting20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.2620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences86.24166.67%
Shoplifting52.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96-66.67%
Shoplifting30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.96350.00%
Shoplifting22.960.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 8FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parsons View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Blakeman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bardell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilmott Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathcot Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Broadbent Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ormonds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1