HIGHFIELDS ROAD, WS7 4QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4QS

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, WS7 4QS, Lichfield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4QS 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 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4QS, encompassing approximately 2016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 4QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 6
  • Loftus Court with total crimes: 2
  • Queens Drive with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, WS7 4QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-90.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.42-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences64.9620.00%
Vehicle crime12.980.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.90325.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.43-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.41550.00%
Shoplifting46.45300.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-60.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.960.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9766.67%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-40.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-33.33%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Public order21.49-60.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.930.00%
Public order54.460.00%
Other theft12.480.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202413
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 6 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
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cottage Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Loftus Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Queens Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oatfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1