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

Overview of Crime in WS7 4QU

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, WS7 4QU, Lichfield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.04 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4QU, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 4QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELDS ROAD, WS7 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.04325.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.89-25.00%
Public order25.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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 offences1211.64140.00%
Shoplifting46.98300.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences56.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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 offences54.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 offences35.82-40.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

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 offences57.57-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.91100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.07-25.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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 offences79.89-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.070.00%
Public order22.33-33.33%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.31100.00%
Public order35.820.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 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 offences55.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-60.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Willett Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cottage Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Belvedere Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Blackthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1