PRINCESS CLOSE, WS7 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1BP

PRINCESS CLOSE, WS7 1BP, Lichfield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1BP 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 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1BP, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 1BP area, explore the WS7 1BP 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: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Ironstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

PRINCESS CLOSE, WS7 1BP 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.3738.46%
Violence and sexual offences107.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.40-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.5114.29%
Other theft53.39400.00%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting1516.101400.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.35133.33%
Public order42.9733.33%
Other crime41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-62.50%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft21.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.05166.67%
Other theft53.3966.67%
Public order32.1250.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.080.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.270.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7433.33%
Other theft43.39-50.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Shoplifting21.27-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.39100.00%
Shoplifting32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.62400.00%
Other theft32.12-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-83.33%
Burglary21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.6233.33%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.170.00%
Other theft45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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 1BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ironstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poppy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radmore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Thorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1