WS13 6GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6GG

WS13 6GG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.58 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 235 crimes and a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population (July 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.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS13 6GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7

WS13 6GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting2033.0442.86%
Violence and sexual offences1410.83-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.58-30.77%
Public order54.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-25.00%
Theft from the person31.63200.00%
Drugs31.63200.00%
Robbery21.63-33.33%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2439.5471.43%
Shoplifting1413.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.5830.00%
Public order77.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.790.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Robbery31.63200.00%
Bicycle theft11.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.250.00%
Shoplifting127.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.420.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
July 202423
June 202418
May 202420
April 202418
March 20249
February 202410
January 202429
December 202320
November 202318
October 202322
September 202314
August 202324
July 202314

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 20239
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 202417
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
October 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Conduit Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lombard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dam Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Swan Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Keys
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lichfield City (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Beacon Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lillington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wade Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. A51
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castle Dyke
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1