WS7 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0BQ

WS7 0BQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0BQ 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 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0BQ, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 0BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5190 with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Greyhound Close with total crimes: 2

WS7 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.88160.00%
Other theft23.64100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2844.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.64100.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.40116.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.6412.50%
Burglary22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences84.7633.33%
Shoplifting62.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0087.50%
Public order34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.48-33.33%
Shoplifting32.24-62.50%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.00-20.00%
Shoplifting83.36166.67%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0050.00%
Public order44.200.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.76-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.048.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.360.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315
September 202310
August 202313
July 202312

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 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. A5190
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greyhound Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Boney Hay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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