BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS14 9YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9YJ

BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS14 9YJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9YJ 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 9YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9YJ, encompassing approximately 1591 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Beechfield Rise with total crimes: 2

BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS14 9YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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
Shoplifting78.7975.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.28-50.00%
Shoplifting21.88-77.78%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.05800.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.650.00%
Burglary13.770.00%

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 order24.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Shoplifting11.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.28300.00%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-50.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77100.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.6533.33%
Vehicle crime22.51100.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In November 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
Shoplifting35.03-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.88100.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime24.40100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%

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
Shoplifting108.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 14 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beechfield Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Southern Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wissage Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bluebird Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1