THE CHARTERS, WS13 7LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7LX

THE CHARTERS, WS13 7LX, Lichfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7LX 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 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7LX, encompassing approximately 2510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS13 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crane Field with total crimes: 2
  • Dimbles Hill with total crimes: 2
  • The Charters with total crimes: 2

THE CHARTERS, WS13 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-20.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.98300.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Other crime21.20-33.33%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5750.00%
Other crime34.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-66.67%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.1950.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.57140.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.780.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.99-71.43%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.77-12.50%
Public order32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9950.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In September 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 offences117.9710.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.38-50.00%
Shoplifting31.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.55233.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.9850.00%
Shoplifting52.3966.67%
Other theft21.990.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In July 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons59.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.990.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.200.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
July 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 7LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crane Field
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dimbles Hill
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. The Charters
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Chads Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Windings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stowe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Miller Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ponesfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1