WARD CLOSE, WS13 8TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8TS

WARD CLOSE, WS13 8TS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8TS 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 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8TS, encompassing approximately 1368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Milne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Close with total crimes: 1

WARD CLOSE, WS13 8TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1120.00%
Other theft14.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8466.67%
Vehicle crime13.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime32.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.380.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.92100.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3850.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Burglary11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.190.00%
Public order11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

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August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

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July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

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

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April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Milne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Barlow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1