ST JOSEPHS CLOSE, WS14 9AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9AE

ST JOSEPHS CLOSE, WS14 9AE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9AE 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 9AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9AE, encompassing approximately 1863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS14 9AE area, explore the WS14 9AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Strawberry Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Croft Crescent with total crimes: 2

ST JOSEPHS CLOSE, WS14 9AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2042.86%
Shoplifting55.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.95-12.50%
Public order43.76100.00%
Shoplifting42.15100.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.29200.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In June 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 offences48.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.59-36.36%
Shoplifting43.76100.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2710.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.07-71.43%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.25-16.67%
Shoplifting75.37250.00%
Public order53.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-60.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.95140.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.440.00%
Robbery22.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 behaviour511.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.68-37.50%
Shoplifting32.6850.00%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-25.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Shoplifting21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.2740.00%
Vehicle crime53.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6833.33%
Shoplifting32.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.76-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.880.00%
Shoplifting74.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS14 9AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Strawberry Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. High Croft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deans Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rotten Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lichfield City
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pentire Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Coltman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1