WS13 7JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7JR

WS13 7JR, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7JR 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 7JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7JR, encompassing approximately 4108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 7JR Crime Hotspots

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

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

WS13 7JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.27-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour45.11-20.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences239.0015.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.7642.86%
Public order44.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.84-36.36%
Public order53.41150.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.5457.14%
Public order25.350.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.89100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.49-58.62%
Criminal damage and arson92.9212.50%
Shoplifting72.19600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-70.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.39107.14%
Anti-social behaviour107.0642.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.43166.67%
Public order21.95100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.41-58.82%
Shoplifting41.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.3386.67%
Anti-social behaviour176.81142.86%
Shoplifting64.1450.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202421
May 202423
April 202420
March 202414
February 202422
January 202414
December 202316
November 202312
October 202329
September 202314
August 202328
July 202315

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237
August 202317
July 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20238
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oakenfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Crane Field
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dimbles Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Harwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Miller Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ponesfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ponesgreen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reynolds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Needwood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hewitt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pipers Croft
    Total1
    Public order1