WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS7 9HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 9HT

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS7 9HT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.24 per 1,000 population. This WS7 9HT 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 9HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 9HT, encompassing approximately 3215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 9HT area, explore the WS7 9HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 9HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boney Hay Road with total crimes: 1
  • Laurel Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Acorn View with total crimes: 1

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS7 9HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.240.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences52.49-16.67%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 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 offences64.35-14.29%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.11250.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.560.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.56-16.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.11500.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.490.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 48 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 9HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boney Hay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Acorn View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tudor Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1