WS7 4GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4GU

WS7 4GU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4GU 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 4GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4GU, encompassing approximately 3113 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 4GU area, explore the WS7 4GU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS7 4GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 6
  • Queens Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WS7 4GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3971.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-77.78%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.89-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.96100.00%
Other theft63.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences63.85-33.33%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences95.7812.50%
Public order32.89200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences85.4660.00%
Other theft32.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 offences55.460.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18-28.57%
Burglary21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7840.00%
Other theft42.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.42-37.50%
Other theft51.61150.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences86.42-20.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.74-9.09%
Vehicle crime33.21200.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.390.00%
Other theft43.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 4GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cottage Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Queens Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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