WS13 6GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6GB

WS13 6GB, Lichfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.26 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6GB 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 6GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6GB, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 6GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Redwing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hermes Road with total crimes: 3

WS13 6GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.26250.00%
Vehicle crime87.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60-20.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.66-16.67%
Other crime32.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1520.00%
Other crime33.060.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.13-20.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.6466.67%
Shoplifting42.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.57-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64166.67%
Vehicle crime24.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.09200.00%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-87.50%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.070.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Braeburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Redwing Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hermes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Hillman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ginnetta Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Skylark
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Caterham Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Vulcan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Darnford View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennys Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Valley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mallicot Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Chaffinch Close
    Total1
    Public order1