WS13 6YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 6YY

WS13 6YY, Lichfield has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.21 per 1,000 population. This WS13 6YY 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 6YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 6YY, encompassing approximately 1544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS13 6YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 17
  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 11
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 9

WS13 6YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3060.217.14%
Public order1419.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour99.06-25.00%
Shoplifting95.83-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.83100.00%
Vehicle crime65.180.00%
Other theft63.8820.00%
Drugs33.880.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2848.5647.37%
Anti-social behaviour1218.13300.00%
Shoplifting117.77120.00%
Public order67.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.88100.00%
Other theft53.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.590.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

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 offences1937.55-17.39%
Public order1212.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.77400.00%
Shoplifting56.47-16.67%
Other theft33.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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 offences2333.020.00%
Shoplifting614.89-57.14%
Other theft63.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.29100.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Public order21.29-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2341.4421.05%
Shoplifting1414.897.69%
Anti-social behaviour99.0628.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.83-55.56%
Public order42.59-60.00%
Burglary32.590.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Drugs21.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

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 offences1944.03-5.00%
Shoplifting1312.3085.71%
Public order108.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.47125.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.830.00%
Vehicle crime34.53200.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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 offences2035.61-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour712.95-41.67%
Shoplifting74.53-56.25%
Public order54.53-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Robbery32.59200.00%
Drugs31.9450.00%
Other theft21.94-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3152.4414.81%
Shoplifting1620.07166.67%
Anti-social behaviour1210.36140.00%
Public order77.7740.00%
Other theft74.5375.00%
Vehicle crime24.53100.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Robbery11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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 offences2733.0250.00%
Shoplifting617.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.88-66.67%
Public order53.2466.67%
Other theft43.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.94-75.00%

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 offences1837.55-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour1511.65114.29%
Shoplifting79.71-53.33%
Other theft54.53150.00%
Vehicle crime43.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-50.00%
Public order32.59-57.14%
Theft from the person11.940.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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 offences2851.1512.00%
Shoplifting1518.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.71166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.18-30.00%
Public order74.5340.00%
Vehicle crime54.53150.00%
Bicycle theft33.240.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Robbery11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%

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 offences2548.560.00%
Shoplifting2016.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.950.00%
Public order56.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Theft from the person31.940.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202428
June 202419
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202420
January 202431
December 202327
November 202318
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202414
March 202413
February 20247
January 202416
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Conduit Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sandford Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bird Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dam Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lichfield City (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Beech Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scott Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lombard Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Swan Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A5127
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barnfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Friary
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Davidson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. A51
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Blackberry Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Strawberry Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1