WS13 6EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6EF

WS13 6EF, Lichfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 6EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6EF, encompassing approximately 2539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 6EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithfield Rise with total crimes: 8
  • Braeburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WS13 6EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.66125.00%
Shoplifting53.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.84100.00%
Public order53.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.91-50.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Shoplifting31.58-57.14%
Other theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8442.86%
Shoplifting73.94600.00%
Public order42.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3040.00%
Public order32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-16.67%
Public order21.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1520.00%
Shoplifting42.36-20.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.910.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.120.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Smithfield Rise
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Braeburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Partridge Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deans Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mallicot Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wissage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1