BAKER STREET, WS7 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4QD

BAKER STREET, WS7 4QD, Lichfield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4QD, encompassing approximately 4149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 4QD area, explore the WS7 4QD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS7 4QD area, visit the WS7 4QD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Grove with total crimes: 2

BAKER STREET, WS7 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences137.958.33%
Shoplifting93.13800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.1020.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences105.3025.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.13-11.11%
Other theft21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.3712.50%
Other crime22.170.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In February 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 offences84.58-38.46%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3018.18%
Other crime33.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 offences114.34-8.33%
Burglary42.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.0620.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54-23.08%
Public order52.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-50.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.100.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310
September 202313
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laburnum Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashgrove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Avon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Oakdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hawthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beech Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cottage Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Belvedere Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Blackthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. New Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1