WS7 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 1LW

WS7 1LW, Lichfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This WS7 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 1LW, encompassing approximately 3144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Giles Road with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Acorn View with total crimes: 1

WS7 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.91-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.910.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.77-50.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-71.43%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 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 offences54.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 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 offences73.1840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45400.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.95-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.04-44.44%
Public order41.590.00%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1380.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.2325.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences42.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Giles Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Acorn View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Willow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Peter'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tudor Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1