LEWIS CLOSE, WS14 9UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9UE

LEWIS CLOSE, WS14 9UE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9UE 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 9UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9UE, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS14 9UE 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
  • Cappers Lane with total crimes: 3

LEWIS CLOSE, WS14 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences711.18600.00%
Burglary53.91150.00%
Shoplifting42.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.24-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.15600.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

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 order24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.150.00%
Vehicle crime33.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%

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 offences67.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Public order12.240.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

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
Shoplifting46.71-20.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.59-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.79200.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting88.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.47100.00%
Vehicle crime13.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.5933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences35.030.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20235
October 20238
September 202310
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
July 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larch Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Cappers Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Curlew Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Trent Valley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Saddlers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. The Pines
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1