SPENCER DRIVE, WS7 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1AF

SPENCER DRIVE, WS7 1AF, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1AF, encompassing approximately 3618 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 1AF area, explore the WS7 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ironstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Grove Lane with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

SPENCER DRIVE, WS7 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences85.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97250.00%
Public order41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 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 offences63.32-64.71%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.74750.00%
Public order34.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.87-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.42300.00%
Burglary13.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.32-85.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.1881.82%
Criminal damage and arson35.5350.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202417
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20233
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ironstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Grove Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lodge Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angel Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Aspen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Robinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechen Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1