MORLINGS DRIVE, WS7 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 2ED

MORLINGS DRIVE, WS7 2ED, Lichfield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This WS7 2ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 2ED, encompassing approximately 3053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Stamford Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Greyhound Close with total crimes: 2

MORLINGS DRIVE, WS7 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2633.33%
Other theft22.620.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.89125.00%
Shoplifting22.95-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.53450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-57.14%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.5840.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-20.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.95-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.62-16.67%
Public order11.640.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9520.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6266.67%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
November 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Stamford Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Greyhound Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oaken Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ogley Hay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kipling Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brunel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shirelea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boney Hay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1