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

Overview of Crime in WS13 7AQ

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7AQ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS13 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Dam Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 4

BEACON STREET, WS13 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences510.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.81200.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4966.67%
Shoplifting22.810.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In September 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 offences1616.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.98-70.00%
Theft from the person31.680.00%
Shoplifting21.68-50.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.5877.78%
Anti-social behaviour108.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.61300.00%
Shoplifting42.25100.00%
Public order42.25100.00%
Robbery22.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.050.00%
Other theft43.370.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 202316
November 20235
October 20238
September 202316
August 202316
July 20239

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20233

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Dam Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bird Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Swan Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beacon Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lillington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Windings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1