WS13 7PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7PF

WS13 7PF, Lichfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7PF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 7PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7PF, encompassing approximately 3982 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 7PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fallow Field with total crimes: 7
  • Purcell Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Harwood Road with total crimes: 4

WS13 7PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2861.54%
Vehicle crime45.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.03-27.78%
Possession of weapons23.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5350.00%
Other theft24.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.27-20.00%
Burglary13.01-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7850.00%
Public order33.770.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.770.00%
Public order32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.52-9.09%
Public order22.510.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.2737.50%
Public order22.760.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 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 offences85.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.01150.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-33.33%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7981.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5166.67%
Public order31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

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 offences115.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fallow Field
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Purcell Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Harwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Francis Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Ponesgreen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willowtree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dimbles Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Miller Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1