WS13 6QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6QE

WS13 6QE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.23 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6QE 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 6QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6QE, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS13 6QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wiltell Road with total crimes: 4

WS13 6QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.230.00%
Shoplifting76.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.13400.00%
Vehicle crime42.2433.33%
Public order41.79-55.56%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-50.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.447.14%
Public order96.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5216.67%
Public order36.2650.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3150.00%
Shoplifting55.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-75.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson812.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.58100.00%
Public order43.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting31.34-25.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-82.61%
Public order31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.5791.67%
Shoplifting810.28700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Other theft31.34-25.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.73-14.29%
Public order45.3733.33%
Other theft41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.75-30.00%
Other theft46.26300.00%
Public order31.79-50.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.0133.33%
Public order68.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.68200.00%
Shoplifting42.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.99-16.67%
Shoplifting106.71400.00%
Drugs34.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-71.43%
Robbery20.890.00%
Public order10.89-75.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.0575.00%
Public order43.1333.33%
Other theft31.790.00%
Shoplifting21.34-50.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.370.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.790.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 202423
December 202312
November 202314
October 202320
September 202315
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 202310
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wiltell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Swan Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilmott Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lichfield City (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Friary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mary Slater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Townfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wade Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. A51
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castle Dyke
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1