WS7 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1LQ

WS7 1LQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1LQ, encompassing approximately 2260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 1LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ironstone Road with total crimes: 3
  • Two Oaks Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Radmore Close with total crimes: 2

WS7 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.961100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3150.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.3150.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.770.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.75133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.10100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 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 offences32.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.54-40.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.210.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.420.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ironstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Two Oaks Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Radmore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leander Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holly Grove Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Angel Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lea Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Thorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1