WS7 3XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3XD

WS7 3XD, Lichfield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3XD 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 3XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3XD, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS7 3XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Baker Close with total crimes: 2
  • Union Street with total crimes: 1

WS7 3XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.9663.64%
Violence and sexual offences511.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.10-50.00%
Other theft11.24-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1222.2933.33%
Shoplifting117.43-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting1519.820.00%
Other theft99.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-42.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.530.00%
Other theft54.3466.67%
Vehicle crime23.10-33.33%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

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 offences79.91133.33%
Vehicle crime34.34200.00%
Other theft31.86-57.14%
Public order21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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 theft711.150.00%
Burglary44.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.48-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.01-41.67%
Vehicle crime54.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.10100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1212.39200.00%
Shoplifting27.430.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.4850.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-33.33%
Drugs11.240.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.43-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.340.00%
Drugs13.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 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 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 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 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 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 3XD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1