LAWFORD AVENUE, WS14 9XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9XJ

LAWFORD AVENUE, WS14 9XJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9XJ 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 9XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9XJ, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

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

WS14 9XJ 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
  • Curlew Close with total crimes: 2

LAWFORD AVENUE, WS14 9XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Burglary76.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63300.00%
Shoplifting41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.13600.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.250.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8950.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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 offences42.63300.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.630.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting84.89-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0133.33%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

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
Shoplifting106.39150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 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 20234
October 20238
September 202310
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
September 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
January 20241
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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larch Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Curlew Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Freeford Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hartslade
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sheriffs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Darnford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Saddlers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1