SMITHY LANE, WS13 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7BD

SMITHY LANE, WS13 7BD, Lichfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7BD, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 7BD area, explore the WS13 7BD 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

WS13 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Giffords Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Little Grange with total crimes: 2

SMITHY LANE, WS13 7BD 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.7420.00%
Vehicle crime42.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-72.73%
Shoplifting21.22-84.62%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.48160.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.2910.00%
Other theft64.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.44400.00%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55150.00%
Shoplifting54.070.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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 offences42.85100.00%
Other theft21.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-80.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9666.67%
Burglary34.07200.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4850.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0733.33%
Other theft31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-62.50%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 offences76.11133.33%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.260.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
December 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Giffords Croft
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Little Grange
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Lillington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Abnalls Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Nether Beacon
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wood Ridings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1