WS13 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6EB

WS13 6EB, Lichfield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.25 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6EB, encompassing approximately 1870 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 6EB area, explore the WS13 6EB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS13 6EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithfield Rise with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • George Lane with total crimes: 4

WS13 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.28-61.11%
Public order53.7466.67%
Other theft52.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-33.33%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.6233.33%
Public order32.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.30-33.33%
Shoplifting43.21-50.00%
Public order32.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.5050.00%
Shoplifting84.81100.00%
Public order44.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.30-50.00%
Shoplifting43.21-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Public order31.60-57.14%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.929.09%
Shoplifting116.42120.00%
Public order75.8875.00%
Other theft33.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.3183.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.8860.00%
Shoplifting54.28-28.57%
Other theft52.6766.67%
Public order42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Robbery11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.90250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.21150.00%
Vehicle crime32.67200.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.48-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.74-33.33%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.90100.00%
Shoplifting46.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.21-60.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.830.00%
Shoplifting64.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.210.00%
Public order12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202418
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 6EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smithfield Rise
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. George Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Partridge Croft
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lombard Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beechfield Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tanyard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cross Keys
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Blackberry Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southern Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Wissage Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1