MURCOTT END, WS7 3RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3RE

MURCOTT END, WS7 3RE, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3RE, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Brazier Close with total crimes: 3

MURCOTT END, WS7 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34233.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.67100.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-88.89%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.000.00%
Public order36.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.67800.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.000.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.000.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In May 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 offences48.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In April 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 offences48.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 offences44.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-33.33%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-87.50%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.67-42.86%
Other crime22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.000.00%
Other theft34.670.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.000.00%
Vehicle crime14.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20249
June 20241

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

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

A total of 1 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

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

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Brazier Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1