KING STREET, WS7 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4QJ

KING STREET, WS7 4QJ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4QJ, encompassing approximately 2294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 4QJ 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
  • Loftus Court with total crimes: 2

KING STREET, WS7 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences108.7225.00%
Vehicle crime34.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-90.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.33-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.36-20.00%
Public order33.4950.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.13325.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.72100.00%
Shoplifting45.23300.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 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 offences67.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 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 offences45.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

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 offences55.67-16.67%
Other theft22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-25.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.840.00%
Public order24.790.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 4QJ 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. Loftus Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Queens Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1