NEW ROAD, WS7 0AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0AZ

NEW ROAD, WS7 0AZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0AZ 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 0AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0AZ, encompassing approximately 3269 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 0AZ area, explore the WS7 0AZ 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: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 0AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Avenue with total crimes: 4

NEW ROAD, WS7 0AZ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.42700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.12-25.00%
Public order42.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-25.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0371.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In May 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 offences75.81-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.14400.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.61-92.31%
Other theft10.310.00%

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
Shoplifting138.56116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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 offences87.95100.00%
Shoplifting62.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.84200.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences43.98-42.86%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences157.6515.38%
Shoplifting34.59-62.50%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences138.268.33%
Shoplifting83.98166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.45100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3471.43%
Shoplifting33.670.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences73.670.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willow Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sedgemoor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Glenmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1