NEW STREET, WS7 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1BS

NEW STREET, WS7 1BS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1BS 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 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1BS, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ironstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Walk with total crimes: 3

NEW STREET, WS7 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.230.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 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 offences76.970.00%
Public order42.5733.33%
Other crime41.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57300.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1340.00%
Public order32.57200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences44.7733.33%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences34.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.30100.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences44.77-78.95%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.970.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202319

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232
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 1BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ironstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Thorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1