WS13 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6QS

WS13 6QS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6QS, encompassing approximately 2157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 4
  • Swan Mews with total crimes: 3

WS13 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.59-9.09%
Other theft44.640.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Shoplifting31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5210.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.10100.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Shoplifting31.3950.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.13-16.67%
Public order34.6450.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1212.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-60.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Shoplifting21.39-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%

In February 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 offences59.27-79.17%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-33.33%
Shoplifting31.85-62.50%
Public order21.390.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.25118.18%
Shoplifting811.13700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.200.00%
Public order35.100.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.44-42.11%
Other theft45.10300.00%
Public order31.85-40.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.5472.73%
Public order58.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Shoplifting31.39-62.50%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.44-35.29%
Shoplifting85.10700.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-71.43%
Public order10.93-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6288.89%
Anti-social behaviour77.8816.67%
Public order43.24100.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.170.00%
Shoplifting42.780.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 202424
December 202311
November 202311
October 202319
September 202311
August 202317
July 20239

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Swan Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilmott Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Friary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mary Slater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Townfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wade Street
    Total1
    Public order1