WS14 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9AZ

WS14 9AZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9AZ, encompassing approximately 1817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newbold Close with total crimes: 4
  • Armada Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sainte Foy Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS14 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.35-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.8533.33%
Public order12.20-80.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In July 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 offences911.00-10.00%
Public order54.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7550.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9025.00%
Vehicle crime35.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.400.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5033.33%
Burglary14.400.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50-50.00%
Burglary13.300.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.00500.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-91.67%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In September 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 offences89.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 20231
November 202312
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newbold Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Armada Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sainte Foy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stevenson Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Maltings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wyrley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Nelson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Agincourt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Deans Slade Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burwaye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maxtock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1