WS14 9DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9DS

WS14 9DS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.01 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS14 postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS14 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9DS, encompassing approximately 1713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS14 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

WS14 9DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.0115.38%
Anti-social behaviour88.75700.00%
Shoplifting84.67100.00%
Public order44.67-55.56%
Other theft42.33300.00%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.000.00%
Public order97.59800.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.25400.00%
Shoplifting42.92100.00%
Other crime12.330.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.84-27.78%
Other theft37.59200.00%
Shoplifting21.75-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.0050.00%
Shoplifting710.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.080.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-83.33%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.4220.00%
Shoplifting77.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.08200.00%
Public order33.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-66.67%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.8320.00%
Shoplifting53.50-44.44%
Public order32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.26122.22%
Shoplifting911.67350.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2566.67%
Public order32.920.00%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.250.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Public order31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.09-25.00%
Shoplifting47.00-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Public order21.75-60.00%
Robbery11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.26-11.11%
Shoplifting99.34-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson55.25150.00%
Public order52.920.00%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-50.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.5938.46%
Shoplifting1610.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.75-13.33%
Public order37.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-50.00%
Shoplifting21.75-75.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.260.00%
Shoplifting88.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.670.00%
Bicycle theft43.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 202413
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 202420
December 20239
November 202312
October 202316
September 202318
August 202313
July 202315

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 202316
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wiltell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Chapel Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenwood Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. John Wilks Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Lichfield City (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blackberry Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Upper St John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stevenson Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wade Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. A51
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Castle Dyke
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1