BRIDGE CROSS ROAD, WS7 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 2BU

BRIDGE CROSS ROAD, WS7 2BU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This WS7 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 2BU, encompassing approximately 2293 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 2BU area, explore the WS7 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Victory Avenue with total crimes: 1

BRIDGE CROSS ROAD, WS7 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-62.50%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.0828.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.92-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.490.00%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.44260.00%
Other theft77.85133.33%
Other crime43.05300.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 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 offences56.98-61.54%
Public order42.180.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7762.50%
Public order45.67300.00%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.49100.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7250.00%
Other theft42.620.00%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.85-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7757.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.80100.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Other theft41.74-20.00%
Shoplifting11.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.59-12.50%
Other theft53.0566.67%
Vehicle crime32.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.850.00%
Other theft33.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.980.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202418
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poppy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Aspen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1