WS13 6QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6QJ

WS13 6QJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6QJ 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 6QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6QJ, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 6QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Sandford Street with total crimes: 2

WS13 6QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1722.22%
Public order43.940.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.220.00%
Public order41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Other theft21.070.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences85.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.87-33.33%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.52100.00%
Vehicle crime33.580.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.58-37.50%
Public order31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-50.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-75.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9620.00%
Other theft44.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7342.86%
Public order23.580.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-22.22%
Public order22.51-50.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8828.57%
Public order43.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.870.00%
Public order12.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Sandford Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Maxtock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Dell
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Marlborough Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Friary
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1