WS7 3XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 3XZ

WS7 3XZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This WS7 3XZ 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 3XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 3XZ, encompassing approximately 2883 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 3XZ area, explore the WS7 3XZ 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 3XZ 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

WS7 3XZ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.86200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-90.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.36-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences73.47-36.36%
Public order32.4350.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.18325.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2437.50%
Shoplifting43.82300.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.280.00%
Public order22.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 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 offences42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.16-33.33%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6310.00%
Burglary43.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6745.45%
Public order35.550.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.820.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 202417
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 3XZ 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. 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. Pool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elunda Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1