SPEARHILL, WS14 9UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9UD

SPEARHILL, WS14 9UD, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9UD 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 9UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9UD, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS14 9UD Crime Hotspots

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

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

SPEARHILL, WS14 9UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.3116.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.44250.00%
Burglary53.66150.00%
Shoplifting42.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.52-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.79600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.660.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.36500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1350.00%
Other crime13.130.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.70100.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.740.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Bloomsbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Romilly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coltman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1