WS13 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7BW

WS13 7BW, Lichfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7BW, encompassing approximately 1366 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS13 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Patrick Mews with total crimes: 1

WS13 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.660.00%
Other theft12.20-50.00%

In June 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 offences33.66200.00%
Other theft22.20-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.120.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.05200.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.660.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.2050.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.86100.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0566.67%
Other theft23.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-66.67%
Other theft11.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.050.00%
Other theft24.390.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Patrick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1