WS7 0AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0AY

WS7 0AY, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0AY 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 0AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0AY, encompassing approximately 3469 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 0AY area, explore the WS7 0AY 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 0AY 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 0AY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences106.92-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.88400.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.36116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
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 offences65.760.00%
Shoplifting61.73500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
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 offences64.04-33.33%
Public order21.730.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
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 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.61-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Other theft10.86-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6553.85%
Other theft45.76300.00%
Shoplifting31.15-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 offences137.78-7.14%
Shoplifting83.75166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
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 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.49100.00%
Public order44.04100.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
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 offences73.75-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.32-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.31-33.33%
Shoplifting11.15-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.170.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202320
November 202313
October 202314
September 20237
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 1 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

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 0AY 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. Greyhound Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Franklin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Glenmore Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boney Hay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chaseley Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Public order1