WS7 3FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3FT

WS7 3FT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.82 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3FT 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 3FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3FT, encompassing approximately 542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3FT area, explore the WS7 3FT 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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 3FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Chase Vale with total crimes: 7
  • Silverdale Drive with total crimes: 3

WS7 3FT 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
Shoplifting1560.820.00%
Other theft927.6580.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.59200.00%
Vehicle crime25.530.00%
Bicycle theft23.690.00%
Public order13.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.69-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft525.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences59.22-16.67%
Vehicle crime19.22-66.67%
Public order11.840.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.80200.00%
Vehicle crime311.06200.00%
Other theft35.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson15.530.00%
Public order11.840.00%

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 theft729.49600.00%
Burglary412.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.37100.00%
Shoplifting13.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime19.22-75.00%
Other theft11.84-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.840.00%

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 theft733.18-36.36%
Vehicle crime412.90300.00%
Burglary37.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.53-50.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%
Shoplifting11.84-50.00%
Drugs11.840.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1133.18175.00%
Shoplifting220.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.69100.00%
Public order23.690.00%
Vehicle crime13.69-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime422.120.00%
Other theft47.37-20.00%
Public order27.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.69-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.43-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour39.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.530.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft718.43-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences212.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.690.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft822.1214.29%
Vehicle crime214.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.710.00%
Other theft722.120.00%
Vehicle crime212.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 202312

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chase Vale
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Public order1
  • 3. Silverdale Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hayward Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fitch Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Robins Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Howdle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Collis Close
    Total1
    Other theft1