HIGH STREET, WS7 3XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3XG

HIGH STREET, WS7 3XG, Lichfield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3XG 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 3XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3XG, encompassing approximately 3363 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 3XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Brazier Close with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, WS7 3XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7375.00%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59-77.78%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.30-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.400.00%
Other theft92.6828.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.68-38.46%
Public order42.3833.33%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5930.00%
Shoplifting93.86800.00%
Other theft72.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7625.00%
Other theft42.97300.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences86.240.00%
Public order32.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0560.00%
Other theft32.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.160.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences53.86-37.50%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.35-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.38200.00%
Other theft30.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.24-10.00%
Other theft52.6866.67%
Burglary41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.84-7.14%
Public order43.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.130.00%
Other theft44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cottage Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Brazier Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Queens Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Baker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Laburnum Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1