DARNFORD LANE, WS14 9RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9RW

DARNFORD LANE, WS14 9RW, Lichfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9RW 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 9RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9RW, encompassing approximately 2124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bloomsbury Way with total crimes: 1

DARNFORD LANE, WS14 9RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting62.8250.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Shoplifting41.88300.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-85.71%

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
Shoplifting75.65600.00%
Vehicle crime23.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.71100.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

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 crime23.300.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

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 offences23.30-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.82400.00%
Public order12.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.82-50.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.47-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.77150.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%

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
Shoplifting106.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Tudor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Bloomsbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1