WS7 0AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0AF

WS7 0AF, Lichfield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 0AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0AF, encompassing approximately 3455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS7 0AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chase Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Giles Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WS7 0AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences84.9214.29%
Public order42.3133.33%
Shoplifting21.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.94700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-30.00%
Public order32.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0811.11%
Public order42.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-92.31%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting136.94116.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.94100.00%
Shoplifting62.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74150.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-66.67%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
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 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.47200.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5236.36%
Other theft44.34100.00%
Shoplifting31.16-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.52-31.25%
Shoplifting83.18166.67%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.810.00%
Shoplifting34.630.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chase Road
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 2. St Giles Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Peter'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tudor Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Franklin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1