THE GARTH, WS13 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7NS

THE GARTH, WS13 7NS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7NS, encompassing approximately 4095 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chads Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

THE GARTH, WS13 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4033.33%
Public order40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7950.00%
Vehicle crime45.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.9150.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.810.00%
Public order34.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 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 offences208.79-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.88200.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Other crime20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3050.00%
Public order35.13-25.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.59-30.00%
Public order43.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.1053.85%
Vehicle crime24.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8430.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.88-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour52.44150.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.170.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202416
June 202420
May 202420
April 202421
March 202414
February 202420
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Chads Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 4. Crane Field
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Beecroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wood Ridings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Purcell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stychbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Paget Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bloomfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Needwood Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hewitt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Francis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Collins Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greencroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1