LOWER SANDFORD STREET, WS13 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6RB

LOWER SANDFORD STREET, WS13 6RB, Lichfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6RB, encompassing approximately 2095 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS13 6RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 2

LOWER SANDFORD STREET, WS13 6RB 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.36-26.67%
Public order75.2540.00%
Vehicle crime33.34-50.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other theft20.95-71.43%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.3450.00%
Other theft77.1675.00%
Vehicle crime63.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.86500.00%
Public order52.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences1011.93-9.09%
Other theft44.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-75.00%

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 offences1112.8910.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

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 offences1012.41-33.33%
Public order34.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.8087.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-60.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences810.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Shoplifting21.43-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.55-79.17%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-50.00%
Shoplifting31.43-62.50%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

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 offences2422.91100.00%
Shoplifting811.45700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.980.00%
Public order35.730.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1214.32-33.33%
Other theft45.73300.00%
Public order31.91-40.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.610.00%
Public order58.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202415
March 20248
February 20245
January 202424
December 202312
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Sandford Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Dell
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Marlborough Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Friary
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1