WS7 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1JR

WS7 1JR, Lichfield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.25 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1JR, encompassing approximately 2129 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 1JR area, explore the WS7 1JR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS7 1JR area, visit the WS7 1JR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

WS7 1JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Chase Vale with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

WS7 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft1319.2585.71%
Shoplifting136.10-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.901400.00%
Other theft77.0440.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.290.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Other crime31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.45-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.860.00%
Other theft63.7650.00%
Public order42.82100.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%

In April 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 offences89.39166.67%
Other theft43.76-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2950.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-66.67%
Robbery20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 theft811.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.7620.00%
Public order32.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1212.68140.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.6325.00%
Vehicle crime22.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.3966.67%
Vehicle crime42.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-73.33%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.04-25.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Other theft31.41-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

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 offences1012.680.00%
Other theft74.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chase Vale
    Total7
    Other theft7
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Griffin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Joseph Dewsbury Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poppy Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sycamore Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1