WS13 8WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS13 8WA

WS13 8WA, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.01 per 1,000 population. This WS13 8WA 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 8WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS13 8WA, encompassing approximately 1061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS13 8WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cappers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Darnford View with total crimes: 2
  • Pennys Croft with total crimes: 2

WS13 8WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.01200.00%
Burglary35.6550.00%
Other crime32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.54100.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.770.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.770.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In January 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 offences37.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.650.00%
Shoplifting22.83100.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.71100.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-75.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In August 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 offences48.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77-33.33%
Other theft11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
September 20231

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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cappers Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Darnford View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennys Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trent Valley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Saddlers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Pines
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Station Approach
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lichfield Trent Valley (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Hob'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Witley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1