UPPER ST JOHN STREET, WS14 9DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9DT

UPPER ST JOHN STREET, WS14 9DT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.09 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9DT 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 9DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9DT, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS14 9DT area, explore the WS14 9DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS14 9DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Strawberry Lane with total crimes: 3

UPPER ST JOHN STREET, WS14 9DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.26300.00%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.52-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.18-16.67%
Public order75.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.57-50.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting21.04-60.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.409.09%
Anti-social behaviour76.26600.00%
Public order53.65-28.57%
Shoplifting52.61400.00%
Vehicle crime42.610.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0537.50%
Public order75.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences88.350.00%
Other theft24.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9214.29%
Shoplifting54.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft12.610.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0916.67%
Shoplifting63.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.13400.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13100.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13-33.33%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9614.29%
Public order44.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.57-33.33%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.92-22.22%
Shoplifting33.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.09-40.00%
Shoplifting64.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.1350.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.790.00%
Shoplifting107.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 9DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wiltell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Strawberry Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Croft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper St John Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stevenson Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marlborough Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. A51
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lichfield City
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1