SWALLOW CROFT, WS13 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7HF

SWALLOW CROFT, WS13 7HF, Lichfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7HF, encompassing approximately 3477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS13 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Oakenfield with total crimes: 4
  • Weston Road with total crimes: 3

SWALLOW CROFT, WS13 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7660.00%
Shoplifting54.600.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1927.27%
Burglary34.0350.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9037.50%
Other theft33.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.74-11.11%
Other theft42.3033.33%
Burglary11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.31200.00%
Other theft32.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-72.73%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0422.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.1650.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7528.57%
Vehicle crime42.590.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-66.67%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.61-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Other theft31.150.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3120.00%
Shoplifting31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.310.00%
Other theft41.440.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237
September 202320
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 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 7HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Oakenfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Windmill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thistley Nook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crane Field
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Patrick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Martin Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pipers Croft
    Total1
    Public order1