SIMPSON ROAD, WS13 7PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7PT

SIMPSON ROAD, WS13 7PT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7PT 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 7PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7PT, encompassing approximately 3717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS13 7PT 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

SIMPSON ROAD, WS13 7PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8884.62%
Vehicle crime56.46150.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences136.46-13.33%
Public order23.50100.00%
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 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4650.00%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.04-23.08%
Other theft12.690.00%
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 offences135.9230.00%
Public order23.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.840.00%
Public order42.69300.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.77-16.67%
Other theft12.690.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.300.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
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 offences126.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.04-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-82.35%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.88112.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.57100.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In September 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 offences85.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202413
June 202415
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 20233
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
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 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 7PT 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. Canterbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Francis Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Ponesgreen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willowtree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Miller Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Giles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1