CATERHAM CRESCENT, WS13 8GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8GS

CATERHAM CRESCENT, WS13 8GS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.28 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8GS 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 8GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8GS, encompassing approximately 1504 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 8GS area, explore the WS13 8GS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS13 8GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hermes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgerow Road with total crimes: 2

CATERHAM CRESCENT, WS13 8GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.28175.00%
Vehicle crime77.31133.33%
Shoplifting24.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.30-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.66200.00%
Other crime31.9950.00%
Public order21.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6380.00%
Other crime25.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In June 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 offences56.64-37.50%
Public order23.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.9560.00%
Shoplifting35.3250.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Public order21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3250.00%
Shoplifting21.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences58.6425.00%
Shoplifting33.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6433.33%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Shoplifting21.99-33.33%
Burglary11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.660.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.990.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hermes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hedgerow Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Hillman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ginnetta Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Skylark
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Caterham Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Vulcan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Darnford View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennys Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Osprey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chaffinch Close
    Total1
    Public order1