BLUEBIRD CLOSE, WS14 9YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9YL

BLUEBIRD CLOSE, WS14 9YL, Lichfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9YL 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 9YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9YL, encompassing approximately 1651 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Beechfield Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Cornfield Drive with total crimes: 2

BLUEBIRD CLOSE, WS14 9YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-85.71%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.87600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.420.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

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 order24.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting11.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.63200.00%
Other crime13.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting44.850.00%
Vehicle crime22.42-33.33%
Other theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting109.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.060.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
April 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Beechfield Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cornfield Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wissage Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bluebird Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burton Old Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1