JAMES CLOSE, WS7 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3RD

JAMES CLOSE, WS7 3RD, Lichfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3RD, encompassing approximately 1714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3RD area, explore the WS7 3RD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 3RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Brazier Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Anne'S Close with total crimes: 2

JAMES CLOSE, WS7 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.33266.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.42100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.33100.00%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-50.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3350.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5840.00%
Burglary24.080.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5866.67%
Burglary42.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8340.00%
Vehicle crime14.080.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83-28.57%
Other crime12.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.750.00%
Other theft34.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 3RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Brazier Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1