WS13 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6TQ

WS13 6TQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6TQ 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 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6TQ, encompassing approximately 2270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS13 6TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithfield Rise with total crimes: 8
  • St Chads Close with total crimes: 4
  • George Lane with total crimes: 2

WS13 6TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.25-28.57%
Shoplifting52.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.89-36.36%
Shoplifting63.08500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6433.33%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0157.14%
Public order54.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.930.00%
Public order53.080.00%
Shoplifting32.20-57.14%
Drugs11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.65-36.36%
Shoplifting73.08250.00%
Public order53.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20200.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1337.50%
Other crime24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-66.67%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.4533.33%
Shoplifting63.5250.00%
Other theft42.64-20.00%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.570.00%
Other theft52.64400.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Shoplifting41.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.25200.00%
Shoplifting62.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.64300.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.64-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13180.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.17200.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.170.00%
Drugs32.200.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Smithfield Rise
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. St Chads Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. George Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. The Parchments
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Partridge Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wissage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Johnson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1