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

Overview of Crime in WS13 7PH

PURCELL AVENUE, WS13 7PH, Lichfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7PH 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 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7PH, encompassing approximately 3700 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS13 7PH 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 7PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.84-45.83%
Public order43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.8484.62%
Other crime26.48100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.48-18.75%
Public order23.51100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 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 offences166.4877.78%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 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 offences94.32-30.77%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2144.44%
Public order23.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.40-10.00%
Public order42.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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 offences104.05-9.09%
Public order22.70100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.05-8.33%
Bicycle theft12.970.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-80.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.05100.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In September 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 offences106.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20233
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 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 7PH 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. Willowtree Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purcell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walkers Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stychbrook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Paget Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1