WS13 6YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6YU

WS13 6YU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.76 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6YU 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 6YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6YU, encompassing approximately 1558 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

WS13 6YU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7

WS13 6YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3048.7657.89%
Anti-social behaviour1119.25266.67%
Shoplifting117.06120.00%
Public order67.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.8550.00%
Other theft53.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.570.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.85-17.39%
Public order1212.19500.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.70233.33%
Shoplifting56.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.21300.00%
Other theft32.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Theft from the person10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.360.00%
Shoplifting614.76-60.00%
Other theft63.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.92100.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2342.9821.05%
Shoplifting1514.7615.38%
Anti-social behaviour109.6242.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.42-55.56%
Public order42.57-63.64%
Burglary32.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-33.33%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Drugs21.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1944.91-5.00%
Shoplifting1312.1985.71%
Public order118.34120.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.770.00%
Vehicle crime34.49200.00%
Drugs31.920.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.93-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour712.83-41.67%
Shoplifting74.49-58.82%
Public order54.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.21100.00%
Robbery32.57200.00%
Other theft31.92-57.14%
Drugs31.9250.00%
Bicycle theft21.920.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3153.2514.81%
Shoplifting1719.89183.33%
Anti-social behaviour1210.91140.00%
Public order77.7040.00%
Other theft74.4975.00%
Vehicle crime34.4950.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Robbery11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.3650.00%
Shoplifting617.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.85-66.67%
Public order53.2166.67%
Other theft43.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1837.85-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour1511.5587.50%
Shoplifting79.62-53.33%
Vehicle crime54.490.00%
Other theft53.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.21-50.00%
Public order32.57-57.14%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2852.6112.00%
Shoplifting1517.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.13166.67%
Public order75.1316.67%
Vehicle crime54.49150.00%
Bicycle theft33.210.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Drugs21.28-33.33%
Other theft21.280.00%
Robbery11.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.64-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2548.768.70%
Shoplifting2016.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour1012.83-33.33%
Public order66.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.850.00%
Theft from the person31.92200.00%
Drugs31.92200.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Robbery21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2346.1927.78%
Anti-social behaviour1514.7625.00%
Shoplifting149.6216.67%
Public order88.98166.67%
Robbery35.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.28-80.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.550.00%
Shoplifting127.700.00%
Bicycle theft57.700.00%
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202419
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202420
January 202431
December 202327
November 202318
October 202328
September 202325
August 202323
July 202318

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 20238
September 202310
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202415
March 202413
February 20247
January 202417
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 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
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Conduit Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wiltell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lombard Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dam Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Swan Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenwood Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cross Keys
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sandford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. John Wilks Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Lichfield City (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Blackberry Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beech Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maxwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wade Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. A51
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Castle Dyke
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Elm Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1