POPLAR ROAD, WS13 8GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8GL

POPLAR ROAD, WS13 8GL, Lichfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8GL 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 8GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8GL, encompassing approximately 1546 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 8GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexmore Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Darnford View with total crimes: 2
  • Pennys Croft with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, WS13 8GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.64125.00%
Other crime25.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.17-50.00%
Public order12.59-75.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.58300.00%
Public order45.17300.00%
Other crime32.590.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0550.00%
Shoplifting33.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8233.33%
Shoplifting22.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-50.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.530.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.230.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.05100.00%
Other theft15.170.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
September 20235
August 20238
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bexmore Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darnford View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennys Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Triumph Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Station Approach
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Lichfield Trent Valley (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Butterfly Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daffodil Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redwing Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Hillman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vulcan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hob'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Heather Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1