ELM GARDENS, WS14 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9AH

ELM GARDENS, WS14 9AH, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9AH, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS14 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Strawberry Lane with total crimes: 3

ELM GARDENS, WS14 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.15300.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.32-30.77%
Public order54.6166.67%
Other theft22.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.4744.44%
Anti-social behaviour76.66600.00%
Vehicle crime53.590.00%
Shoplifting52.56400.00%
Public order32.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.81-10.00%
Public order64.610.00%
Other theft33.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71-9.09%
Other crime15.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-80.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.810.00%
Shoplifting55.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.45-8.33%
Public order65.64500.00%
Shoplifting63.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.30100.00%
Robbery26.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.22-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2757.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.640.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.2716.67%
Vehicle crime63.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Shoplifting32.05-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.590.00%
Vehicle crime43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wiltell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Strawberry Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Croft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper St John Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Deans Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenhill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rotten Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A51
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lichfield City
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Pentire Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1