WS7 3FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3FU

WS7 3FU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.23 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3FU 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 3FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3FU, encompassing approximately 497 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3FU area, explore the WS7 3FU 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS7 3FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Silverdale Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hayward Drive with total crimes: 2

WS7 3FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1552.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences330.13200.00%
Other theft36.0350.00%
Vehicle crime26.030.00%
Bicycle theft24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.02-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.1025.00%
Other theft410.04100.00%
Vehicle crime18.03-50.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.08100.00%
Vehicle crime28.03100.00%
Other theft24.02-33.33%
Public order14.020.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary424.100.00%
Other theft38.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.03100.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Public order12.010.00%

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 crime18.03-66.67%
Other theft12.01-75.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.010.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft428.12-42.86%
Burglary38.030.00%
Vehicle crime36.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.030.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Shoplifting12.01-50.00%
Drugs12.010.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft724.10250.00%
Shoplifting214.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.020.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.070.00%
Other theft28.03-60.00%
Public order14.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.010.00%

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 theft518.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft414.06-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.04-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.140.00%
Other theft518.080.00%
Vehicle crime210.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20239

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 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

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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