PRINCESS STREET, WS7 1JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1JW

PRINCESS STREET, WS7 1JW, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1JW 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 1JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1JW, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 1JW 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

PRINCESS STREET, WS7 1JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences77.8840.00%
Public order42.51100.00%
Other crime41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-50.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences75.0175.00%
Public order32.51200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 crime34.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5150.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-84.21%
Burglary21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

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 offences199.6758.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.80100.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.800.00%
Burglary24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 1JW 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. Radmore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angel Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Thorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1