WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9BY

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY, Lichfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS14 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS14 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9BY, encompassing approximately 1928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS14 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stevenson Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Victory Close with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7880.00%
Burglary24.670.00%
Public order21.04-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.740.00%
Burglary13.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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 offences74.67600.00%
Public order23.630.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.11-33.33%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.700.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.70-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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 offences77.78133.33%
Vehicle crime53.63400.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.63200.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wordsworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Stevenson Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shortbutts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Foxglove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redlock Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1