SMITH WAY, WS7 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3RJ

SMITH WAY, WS7 3RJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3RJ, encompassing approximately 1383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Brazier Close with total crimes: 3
  • Union Street with total crimes: 1

SMITH WAY, WS7 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.78100.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.68200.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.450.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In June 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 offences44.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.89-66.67%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

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 offences67.95100.00%
Vehicle crime34.34200.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.680.00%
Burglary32.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.890.00%
Other theft12.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.680.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.060.00%
Vehicle crime13.620.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Brazier Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1