WS7 3XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3XT

WS7 3XT, Lichfield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3XT 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 3XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3XT, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 3XT 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WS7 3XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.44240.00%
Other crime27.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-88.89%
Other theft10.42-90.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.4042.86%
Shoplifting94.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.40800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.8116.67%
Other theft72.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.66-45.45%
Other theft32.54200.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.170.00%
Public order34.66200.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.74120.00%
Vehicle crime44.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Burglary11.27-75.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences57.6225.00%
Other theft42.120.00%
Burglary41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Burglary11.27-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.78-55.56%
Burglary31.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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 offences98.4780.00%
Other theft53.81150.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.20-44.44%
Public order32.120.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8912.50%
Public order33.810.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences86.780.00%
Other theft33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 3XT 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Brazier Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chase Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derry Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1