BIRCH TERRACE, WS7 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 2HJ

BIRCH TERRACE, WS7 2HJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This WS7 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ogley Hay Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chorley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Acorn Close with total crimes: 2

BIRCH TERRACE, WS7 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.38120.00%
Public order44.13300.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.250.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-80.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6366.67%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.01600.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.00-75.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 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 offences84.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.630.00%
Vehicle crime33.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.13100.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-20.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences53.0025.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 202414
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ogley Hay Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chorley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Acorn Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Robinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fernleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunnymead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byron Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Thornfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1