WS7 0AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0AA

WS7 0AA, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0AA, encompassing approximately 3482 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 0AA area, explore the WS7 0AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS7 0AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Morley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WS7 0AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.03700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.30-40.00%
Public order21.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.87-25.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences86.03-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.30400.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-84.62%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.04116.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.7383.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.030.00%
Shoplifting61.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences64.02-45.45%
Public order21.720.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.17-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8915.38%
Shoplifting34.31-62.50%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.750.00%
Shoplifting83.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4785.71%
Public order43.73100.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences73.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 0AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Morley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Glenmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1