BUCKLEY WAY, WS7 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3AJ

BUCKLEY WAY, WS7 3AJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.13 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3AJ, encompassing approximately 1383 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3AJ area, explore the WS7 3AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS7 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Chase Vale with total crimes: 7
  • Hayward Drive with total crimes: 2

BUCKLEY WAY, WS7 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.130.00%
Other theft910.8480.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.61-42.86%

In May 2024, 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 offences712.29-12.50%
Other theft55.0666.67%
Vehicle crime23.61-33.33%
Public order21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

In April 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 offences812.29300.00%
Vehicle crime35.78200.00%
Other theft32.17-57.14%
Public order22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.290.00%
Burglary45.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.18-41.67%
Vehicle crime45.06300.00%
Burglary32.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1215.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.670.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Drugs11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.40-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.12-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.0666.67%
Drugs13.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.2914.29%
Violence and sexual offences35.78-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.070.00%
Other theft712.290.00%
Vehicle crime15.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 202317

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chase Vale
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Public order1
  • 3. Hayward Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fitch Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robins Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Howdle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Collis Close
    Total1
    Other theft1