WS13 7LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7LE

WS13 7LE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.69 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7LE 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 7LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7LE, encompassing approximately 1740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WS13 7LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bird Street with total crimes: 5

WS13 7LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.69-52.00%
Public order86.9014.29%
Vehicle crime44.60-42.86%
Shoplifting42.30-42.86%
Other theft32.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-66.67%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2543.1047.06%
Anti-social behaviour914.3750.00%
Other theft75.1775.00%
Vehicle crime74.02133.33%
Public order74.02133.33%
Shoplifting74.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.02500.00%
Drugs23.450.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.9941.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.770.00%
Shoplifting63.4550.00%
Other theft43.45300.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Public order31.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-88.89%

In June 2024, 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 offences1220.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.90800.00%
Public order55.1766.67%
Shoplifting42.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.3050.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.71-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour59.20-37.50%
Shoplifting52.87-50.00%
Other theft42.8733.33%
Burglary32.30-25.00%
Public order31.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.0380.00%
Shoplifting1010.3442.86%
Anti-social behaviour85.7514.29%
Public order44.60-33.33%
Burglary42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-40.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Drugs21.72100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.99-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.7516.67%
Shoplifting74.0240.00%
Public order64.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.45150.00%
Other theft32.870.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.11-63.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.32-40.00%
Shoplifting53.45-68.75%
Drugs32.8750.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Public order21.15-66.67%
Other crime11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.8025.00%
Shoplifting1617.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.20100.00%
Public order65.75200.00%
Other theft53.4566.67%
Drugs22.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.7171.43%
Anti-social behaviour513.79-50.00%
Shoplifting42.870.00%
Other theft32.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.86-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour108.0511.11%
Public order45.75-33.33%
Other theft42.30100.00%
Shoplifting42.30-50.00%
Drugs32.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.920.00%
Shoplifting85.170.00%
Public order64.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.450.00%
Bicycle theft22.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 202417
June 202412
May 202416
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411
January 202430
December 202324
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Conduit Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bird Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Sandford Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lillington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dam Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Swan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nether Beacon
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1