VICTORY CLOSE, WS14 9FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9FS

VICTORY CLOSE, WS14 9FS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9FS 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 9FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9FS, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS14 9FS Crime Hotspots

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

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

VICTORY CLOSE, WS14 9FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8162.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.800.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Public order10.89-80.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.36-20.00%
Public order53.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5811.11%
Vehicle crime34.46200.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8080.00%
Public order24.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.120.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-16.67%
Drugs22.230.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences66.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Public order11.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.580.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9212.50%
Vehicle crime54.01150.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3533.33%
Vehicle crime23.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

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

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

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wordsworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Scott Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stevenson Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shortbutts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Foxglove Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Barnfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redlock Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armada Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sainte Foy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burwaye Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Maxtock Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1