WS13 7SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 7SA

WS13 7SA, Lichfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This WS13 7SA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS13 postcode area, which has experienced 235 crimes and a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS13 7SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 7SA, encompassing approximately 2162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS13 7SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Purcell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Canterbury Close with total crimes: 2

WS13 7SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3237.50%
Burglary25.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0160.00%
Other theft23.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1640.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.160.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.310.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01300.00%
Other theft23.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-72.73%
Shoplifting11.39-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.250.00%
Shoplifting25.090.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
October 20238
September 20232
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Purcell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Canterbury Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chadswell Heights
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gloucester Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wassall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Truro Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1