WS7 0LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 0LR

WS7 0LR, Lichfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This WS7 0LR 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 0LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 0LR, encompassing approximately 3531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 0LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadway Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sedgemoor Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

WS7 0LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4080.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.250.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%

In June 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 offences53.120.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 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 offences53.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.83-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4225.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.83-72.22%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.08100.00%
Other theft25.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95233.33%
Public order52.83150.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.550.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 202318
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meadway Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Sedgemoor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Travellers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillcrest Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1