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

Overview of Crime in WS13 7AQ

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7AQ, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS13 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bird Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Lillington Close with total crimes: 2

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.93-63.64%
Vehicle crime32.25-50.00%
Shoplifting21.68-87.50%
Other theft21.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.38128.57%
Violence and sexual offences118.9883.33%
Other theft66.18200.00%
Vehicle crime63.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Public order22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.79600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.930.00%
Vehicle crime33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.37200.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.350.00%
Burglary23.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Other theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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 offences713.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.93100.00%
Burglary43.37300.00%
Public order32.2550.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-50.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-50.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.03-37.50%
Public order55.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.03220.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.98-40.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 202316
November 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lillington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dam Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nether Beacon
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1