BEACON STREET, WS13 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7AJ

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7AJ, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 7AJ area, explore the WS13 7AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS13 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Giffords Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.360.00%
Public order53.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.15-40.00%
Other theft31.61-57.14%
Shoplifting21.61-85.71%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.71180.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.5250.00%
Other theft76.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.76200.00%
Vehicle crime53.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28100.00%
Shoplifting54.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.6950.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Public order11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-20.00%
Other theft22.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.21-28.57%
Other theft42.69100.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary11.07-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.76200.00%
Burglary33.22200.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.37-40.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.98-44.44%
Other theft32.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.82-10.00%
Other theft54.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-25.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.37300.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences78.06-22.22%
Vehicle crime33.760.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.75-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.8466.67%
Other theft32.690.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20245
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Giffords Croft
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lillington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nether Beacon
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wood Ridings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1