WS7 3GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3GP

WS7 3GP, Lichfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3GP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 3GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3GP, encompassing approximately 2317 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 3GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2

WS7 3GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.08800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45-33.33%
Burglary12.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6328.57%
Public order23.88100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3440.00%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6125.00%
Burglary42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4760.00%
Burglary33.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.61-37.50%
Public order22.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.200.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.450.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
  • 2. Cottage Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edwards Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alltree Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Glover Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1