WS7 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1AR

WS7 1AR, Lichfield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1AR, encompassing approximately 1815 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Walk with total crimes: 3

WS7 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.2838.46%
Violence and sexual offences69.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.31100.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Other theft10.55-92.31%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1323.1485.71%
Shoplifting137.16-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.1628.57%
Vehicle crime34.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Public order11.10-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.141400.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.26250.00%
Other theft73.8640.00%
Public order43.8633.33%
Other crime32.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.75200.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In May 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 offences911.570.00%
Other theft64.9650.00%
Public order33.3150.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.12125.00%
Other theft44.96-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.57600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.86100.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-71.43%
Robbery21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Other theft11.10-85.71%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8716.67%
Other theft73.86-41.67%
Public order33.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Burglary21.65100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1214.87140.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.6150.00%
Shoplifting33.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-60.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.57400.00%
Other theft52.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-73.33%
Possession of weapons22.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9850.00%
Other theft48.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.320.00%
Other theft75.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.860.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

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
September 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 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 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202415
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poppy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1