WS7 0AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0AX

WS7 0AX, Lichfield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 0AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0AX, encompassing approximately 3668 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS7 0AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Giles Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chase Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WS7 0AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences106.0042.86%
Public order42.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In June 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 offences74.3616.67%
Public order31.9150.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64400.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0942.86%
Shoplifting22.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91150.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.27-58.33%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.45-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.27100.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.91110.00%
Other theft35.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.91-33.33%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.36200.00%
Shoplifting24.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.27-54.55%
Burglary41.360.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.00-40.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20244
October 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 202412
December 202321
November 202310
October 202315
September 20235
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Giles Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chase Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Franklin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Glenmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sedgemoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Juniper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1