LARCH CLOSE, WS14 9UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9UR

LARCH CLOSE, WS14 9UR, Lichfield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.68 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9UR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS14 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS14 9UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9UR, encompassing approximately 2135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Cornfield Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Coppice Grove with total crimes: 1

LARCH CLOSE, WS14 9UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.6875.00%
Vehicle crime13.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-87.50%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary810.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.750.00%
Shoplifting43.28300.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
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
Shoplifting75.15600.00%
Vehicle crime23.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
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 crime44.6833.33%
Other theft31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 offences42.81300.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting42.81-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.75-37.50%
Public order12.340.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.75250.00%
Vehicle crime33.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%

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
Shoplifting107.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Cornfield Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Coppice Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cappers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1