WS7 3FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3FX

WS7 3FX, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.06 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3FX 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 3FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3FX, encompassing approximately 633 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3FX area, explore the WS7 3FX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS7 3FX area, visit the WS7 3FX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS7 3FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Poppy Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Vale with total crimes: 1

WS7 3FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1841.0663.64%
Anti-social behaviour328.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime14.740.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1152.1222.22%
Shoplifting1117.37-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences417.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.32300.00%
Burglary16.320.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1555.280.00%
Other theft923.6980.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.21100.00%
Vehicle crime26.320.00%
Bicycle theft23.160.00%
Other crime13.160.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.79-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Public order13.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.430.00%
Other theft69.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.480.00%
Public order23.16100.00%
Vehicle crime13.16-66.67%
Burglary11.580.00%

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 offences622.11100.00%
Vehicle crime39.48200.00%
Other theft34.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson14.740.00%
Public order11.580.00%

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 theft730.01600.00%
Burglary411.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.740.00%
Shoplifting13.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%

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 crime17.90-75.00%
Other theft11.58-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.58-66.67%

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 theft731.59-36.36%
Vehicle crime411.06300.00%
Burglary36.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.7450.00%
Public order14.74-50.00%
Shoplifting11.58-50.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

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 theft1130.01175.00%
Shoplifting217.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16100.00%
Public order23.16100.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-75.00%

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 crime417.370.00%
Other theft46.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.32-66.67%
Public order11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.58-50.00%

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 theft517.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.74-33.33%
Public order13.160.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft717.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202415
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poppy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1