FREEFORD GARDENS, WS14 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9RJ

FREEFORD GARDENS, WS14 9RJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9RJ, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS14 9RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Larch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Curlew Close with total crimes: 2

FREEFORD GARDENS, WS14 9RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.020.00%
Shoplifting42.01300.00%
Vehicle crime22.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-85.71%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.53600.00%
Vehicle crime23.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51100.00%
Public order12.010.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.56-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.02200.00%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.030.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.0233.33%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.020.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
March 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larch Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Curlew Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. A38
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darnford Moors
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Freeford Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hartslade
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sheriffs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Darnford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1