TOWNFIELDS, WS13 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8AA

TOWNFIELDS, WS13 8AA, Lichfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8AA 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 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8AA, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS13 8AA area, explore the WS13 8AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS13 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Wilmott Close with total crimes: 2

TOWNFIELDS, WS13 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences99.7528.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.510.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3640.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24-28.57%
Public order32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.94133.33%
Public order32.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7522.22%
Other theft44.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5150.00%
Public order13.82-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7820.00%
Public order22.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.63-28.57%
Public order52.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.390.00%
Public order12.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS13 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandford Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wilmott Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Swan Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Swan Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Townfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Friary
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1