WS14 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 4SB

WS14 4SB, Lichfield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.16 per 1,000 population. This WS14 4SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS14 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS14 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 4SB, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS14 4SB area, explore the WS14 4SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

WS14 4SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wiltell Road with total crimes: 5

WS14 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2167.16-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson923.9112.50%
Shoplifting710.25-22.22%
Public order77.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime57.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.69-66.67%
Other theft33.42-50.00%
Burglary23.42100.00%
Other crime12.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30105.877.14%
Public order1434.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour915.94-25.00%
Shoplifting910.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson810.25100.00%
Vehicle crime69.110.00%
Other theft66.8320.00%
Drugs36.830.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Robbery22.28100.00%
Theft from the person12.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2885.3847.37%
Anti-social behaviour1231.87300.00%
Shoplifting1113.66120.00%
Public order612.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime66.83100.00%
Other theft56.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft24.550.00%
Robbery12.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1966.03-17.39%
Public order1221.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.66400.00%
Shoplifting511.38-16.67%
Other theft35.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.42200.00%
Other crime13.420.00%
Theft from the person11.14-50.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2358.060.00%
Shoplifting626.18-57.14%
Other theft66.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.83-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson24.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.28100.00%
Burglary22.28-33.33%
Theft from the person22.280.00%
Public order22.28-50.00%
Robbery12.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2372.8621.05%
Shoplifting1426.187.69%
Anti-social behaviour915.9428.57%
Criminal damage and arson410.25-55.56%
Public order44.55-60.00%
Burglary34.550.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Drugs22.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1977.41-5.00%
Shoplifting1321.6385.71%
Public order1014.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.38125.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.250.00%
Vehicle crime37.97200.00%
Drugs33.420.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2062.61-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour722.77-41.67%
Shoplifting77.97-56.25%
Public order57.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.69100.00%
Robbery34.55200.00%
Drugs33.4250.00%
Other theft23.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft22.280.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3192.2114.81%
Shoplifting1635.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour1218.21140.00%
Public order713.6640.00%
Other theft77.9775.00%
Vehicle crime27.97100.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-33.33%
Robbery12.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2758.0650.00%
Shoplifting630.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.83-66.67%
Public order55.6966.67%
Other theft45.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.42-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1866.03-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour1520.49114.29%
Shoplifting717.08-53.33%
Other theft57.97150.00%
Vehicle crime45.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.55-50.00%
Public order34.55-57.14%
Theft from the person13.420.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2889.9312.00%
Shoplifting1531.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour79.11-30.00%
Public order77.9740.00%
Vehicle crime57.97150.00%
Bicycle theft35.690.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Robbery12.28-50.00%
Theft from the person11.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2585.380.00%
Shoplifting2028.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour1022.770.00%
Public order511.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.690.00%
Theft from the person33.420.00%
Drugs33.420.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Robbery22.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202428
June 202419
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202420
January 202431
December 202327
November 202318
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202414
March 202413
February 20247
January 202416
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS14 4SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Conduit Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wiltell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lombard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Strawberry Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dam Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. High Croft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper St John Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Greenhill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Rotten Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marlborough Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Friary
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A51
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lichfield City
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1