WS14 9BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9BG

WS14 9BG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9BG 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 9BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9BG, encompassing approximately 2381 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS14 9BG area, explore the WS14 9BG 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS14 9BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 3

WS14 9BG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52150.00%
Vehicle crime42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4033.33%
Public order35.04-40.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%

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 offences98.40-18.18%
Public order53.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5683.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6250.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36-42.86%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4650.00%
Public order22.52-33.33%
Robbery10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.30-42.86%
Public order31.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.72133.33%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5637.50%
Vehicle crime34.620.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.040.00%
Other theft23.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wiltell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wordsworth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper St John Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stevenson Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Maltings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wyrley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nelson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1