TOWNSFIELDS, WS13 6RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6RE

TOWNSFIELDS, WS13 6RE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6RE 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 6RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6RE, encompassing approximately 2288 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 6RE area, explore the WS13 6RE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS13 6RE area, visit the WS13 6RE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS13 6RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bird Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blakeman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Swan Mews with total crimes: 3

TOWNSFIELDS, WS13 6RE 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4325.00%
Public order34.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Other theft20.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.870.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4314.29%
Public order33.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences77.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Public order31.31200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.37-76.92%
Drugs21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3630.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.680.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%

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 offences106.9942.86%
Public order24.370.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 offences78.74-41.67%
Public order23.06-66.67%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8020.00%
Public order65.24500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.56-37.50%
Drugs24.37100.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.99500.00%
Other theft22.620.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.560.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 202310
August 202316
July 20238

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Blakeman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Friary Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mary Slater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Townfields
    Total1
    Other theft1