WS14 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9BL

WS14 9BL, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9BL, encompassing approximately 2060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newbold Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 2

WS14 9BL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In August 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 offences1210.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.8233.33%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Public order10.97-80.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.68-9.09%
Public order54.85400.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences118.7457.14%
Vehicle crime35.3450.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82-12.50%
Public order23.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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 offences84.85100.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-55.56%
Burglary11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.71350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.25-25.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.82-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.590.00%
Vehicle crime56.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.310.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newbold Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wordsworth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Armada Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sainte Foy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stevenson Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Maltings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wyrley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nelson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Deans Slade Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Burwaye Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maxtock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1