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

Overview of Crime in WS14 9UE

LEWIS CLOSE, WS14 9UE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9UE 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9UE 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

LEWIS CLOSE, WS14 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.710.00%
Vehicle crime23.91100.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.120.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-85.71%

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 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
Shoplifting88.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.470.00%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 3 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
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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 2 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

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS14 9UE 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. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1