WS13 6GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6GG

WS13 6GG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6GG 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 6GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6GG, encompassing approximately 1846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 6GG area, explore the WS13 6GG 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 (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

WS13 6GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

WS13 6GG 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.46-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.580.00%
Public order84.33-38.46%
Shoplifting74.33-22.22%
Other theft33.79-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.63-62.50%
Drugs11.63-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2447.134.35%
Public order1313.00160.00%
Shoplifting97.04-18.18%
Other theft84.88100.00%
Vehicle crime84.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.33100.00%
Drugs24.330.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.5827.78%
Shoplifting1112.46120.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.96300.00%
Public order54.33-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-63.64%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.33-10.00%
Public order129.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.501000.00%
Shoplifting55.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.7150.00%
Other theft21.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.4611.11%
Shoplifting610.83-60.00%
Other theft53.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-55.56%
Burglary32.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Public order21.08-60.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.58100.00%
Shoplifting159.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.1328.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.88-25.00%
Public order53.25-28.57%
Burglary42.710.00%
Other theft22.17-33.33%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1226.5471.43%
Violence and sexual offences96.50-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3316.67%
Public order73.7975.00%
Other theft33.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Drugs11.08-66.67%

In February 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 offences1023.29-65.52%
Shoplifting75.42-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour63.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25100.00%
Public order42.17-33.33%
Drugs32.1750.00%
Robbery21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2939.5445.00%
Shoplifting1715.71183.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.21150.00%
Other theft65.4250.00%
Public order63.2520.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.2911.11%
Shoplifting610.83-14.29%
Public order53.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-69.23%
Other theft42.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.42-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour139.75160.00%
Shoplifting77.04-53.33%
Other theft63.79200.00%
Drugs33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-57.14%
Public order31.63-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.8357.14%
Shoplifting1511.92-25.00%
Public order78.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.79133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.79-44.44%
Bicycle theft32.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Drugs11.08-66.67%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2033.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.580.00%
Public order54.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.710.00%
Theft from the person31.630.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202423
June 202418
May 202420
April 202418
March 20249
February 202410
January 202429
December 202320
November 202318
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202411
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 202417
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Conduit Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lombard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Lower Sandford Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lillington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dam Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Marlborough Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. The Friary
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A51
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lichfield City
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1