HOBS ROAD, WS13 6SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6SZ

HOBS ROAD, WS13 6SZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 6SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6SZ, encompassing approximately 2293 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS13 6SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillman Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Burton Old Road East with total crimes: 1

HOBS ROAD, WS13 6SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.92-16.67%
Public order22.18100.00%
Other crime10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5450.00%
Other crime32.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-33.33%
Burglary21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9850.00%
Other crime32.620.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67133.33%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-50.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67200.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hillman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Burton Old Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Skylark
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jay Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heather Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1