WS7 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1AQ

WS7 1AQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1AQ 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 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1AQ, encompassing approximately 2179 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS7 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Chase Vale with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Cross Road with total crimes: 5

WS7 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.47125.00%
Other theft64.13100.00%
Public order42.7533.33%
Other crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.42-33.33%
Public order31.830.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8820.00%
Public order32.75200.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4266.67%
Other theft22.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8350.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2640.00%
Other theft43.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8025.00%
Other theft52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.5925.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.420.00%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.880.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chase Vale
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Poppy Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corsican Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1