WS14 9XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9XU

WS14 9XU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9XU 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 9XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9XU, encompassing approximately 2687 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS14 9XU area, explore the WS14 9XU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS14 9XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bloomsbury Way with total crimes: 1

WS14 9XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary87.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.98300.00%
Shoplifting41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-75.00%

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 crime44.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting74.09600.00%
Vehicle crime12.60-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.980.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 offences42.60300.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting42.600.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting43.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-83.33%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting85.95-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.98100.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%

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
Shoplifting106.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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 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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Tudor Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Bloomsbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Romilly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coltman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1