BLAKEMAN WAY, WS13 8FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8FH

BLAKEMAN WAY, WS13 8FH, Lichfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8FH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 8FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8FH, encompassing approximately 3104 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 8FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadbent Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wilmott Close with total crimes: 2
  • Maddocke Walk with total crimes: 1

BLAKEMAN WAY, WS13 8FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 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 offences53.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.2575.00%

In March 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 offences42.90100.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.93-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.610.00%
Shoplifting51.61150.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 behaviour21.930.00%
Shoplifting20.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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
Shoplifting65.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-50.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4860.00%
Shoplifting42.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.870.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Broadbent Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wilmott Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Maddocke Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sainte Foy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deykin Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Maxtock Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Walnut Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ormonds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Townfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Friary
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1