SIMPSON CLOSE, WS15 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 4BZ

SIMPSON CLOSE, WS15 4BZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This WS15 4BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 4BZ, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Lodge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Millmoor Avenue with total crimes: 1

SIMPSON CLOSE, WS15 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5920.00%
Possession of weapons16.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.590.00%
Burglary15.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.37100.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59200.00%
Public order16.440.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.44-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.04350.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.22100.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.37300.00%
Vehicle crime14.300.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Vehicle crime13.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 4BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper Lodge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chapel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Millmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1