PURCELL AVENUE, WS13 7PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7PG

PURCELL AVENUE, WS13 7PG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7PG 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 7PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7PG, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 7PG area, explore the WS13 7PG 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 (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 7PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fallow Field with total crimes: 4
  • The Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

PURCELL AVENUE, WS13 7PG 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.70-42.86%
Public order33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4175.00%
Other crime26.22100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9333.33%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.74-18.18%
Other theft22.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.930.00%
Burglary33.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences54.44-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.9633.33%
Public order12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.96100.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.37200.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Fallow Field
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 4. Samuel Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Leyfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canterbury Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ponesgreen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Purcell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walkers Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stychbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paget Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1