SADDLERS CLOSE, WS14 9ZW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS14 9ZW

SADDLERS CLOSE, WS14 9ZW, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.70 per 1,000 population. This WS14 9ZW 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 9ZW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS14 9ZW, encompassing approximately 1257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS14 9ZW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Braeburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Laurel Close with total crimes: 1

SADDLERS CLOSE, WS14 9ZW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.70600.00%
Shoplifting75.5716.67%
Vehicle crime35.570.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

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
Shoplifting610.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.9333.33%
Shoplifting43.18300.00%
Other crime23.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-50.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other crime11.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.80-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.93600.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.5750.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%

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 order27.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-60.00%
Shoplifting11.59-50.00%

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 offences57.95-37.50%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.36500.00%
Other crime14.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.340.00%
Vehicle crime33.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3950.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

In November 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
Shoplifting47.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Public order11.590.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lawford Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Braeburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bloomsbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Romilly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darnford View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pennys Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1