WS13 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7HT

WS13 7HT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7HT 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 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7HT, encompassing approximately 4258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 7HT area, explore the WS13 7HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS13 7HT area, visit the WS13 7HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS13 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • The Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Crane Field with total crimes: 3

WS13 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.70200.00%
Shoplifting61.41500.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9811.11%
Vehicle crime44.70300.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.34-10.00%
Public order34.2350.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences207.04-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour44.70-20.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.4535.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2830.77%
Public order33.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.93-38.10%
Public order43.05300.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.3490.91%
Anti-social behaviour24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.11-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Public order20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 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 offences156.5815.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.16-40.91%
Shoplifting73.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.64-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-66.67%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5146.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.17140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.82100.00%
Public order21.88100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In September 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 offences157.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202418
June 202420
May 202423
April 202417
March 202413
February 202421
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Crane Field
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Oakenfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leyfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ponesgreen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willowtree Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Ridings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stychbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Paget Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bloomfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Needwood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hewitt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Francis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Collins Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pipers Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greencroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1