WS7 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1AQ

WS7 1AQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1AQ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Walk with total crimes: 3
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

WS7 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83300.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Other theft10.92-88.89%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.13-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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 offences54.590.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poppy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Aspen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Beechen Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1