CHURCH STREET, WS7 3QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3QL

CHURCH STREET, WS7 3QL, Lichfield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3QL 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 3QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3QL, encompassing approximately 1565 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 3QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3

CHURCH STREET, WS7 3QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.17325.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.860.00%
Public order23.19100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.670.00%
Shoplifting43.19300.00%
Public order12.560.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.3133.33%
Other theft22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Other crime21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.67-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5083.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.03-50.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.83300.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8650.00%
Other theft25.750.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.03-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willett Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Belvedere Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. New Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1