BYRON CLOSE, WS7 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 2EX

BYRON CLOSE, WS7 2EX, Lichfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This WS7 2EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 2EX, encompassing approximately 2562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 2EX area, explore the WS7 2EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Johnson Road with total crimes: 3
  • May Close with total crimes: 2

BYRON CLOSE, WS7 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.02120.00%
Public order34.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0725.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 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 offences43.51-33.33%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.54566.67%
Vehicle crime47.81300.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In March 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 offences33.51-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.07150.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5633.33%
Other theft11.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.510.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 202420
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 2EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tennyson Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Johnson Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 3. May Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knight Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Robinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spinney Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bells Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wesley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chaucer Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1