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

Overview of Crime in WS7 4RQ

BAKER STREET, WS7 4RQ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4RQ, encompassing approximately 3618 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 2
  • Meadway Street with total crimes: 2
  • Baker Close with total crimes: 2

BAKER STREET, WS7 4RQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.01-36.36%
Public order53.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.40450.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.080.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 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 offences42.21-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences105.250.00%
Vehicle crime32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.590.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.66300.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0154.55%
Public order44.700.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8010.00%
Burglary33.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.25-23.08%
Other crime22.760.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.638.33%
Public order43.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.320.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202422
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 202417
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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
February 20241

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

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Meadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Baker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hawthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laburnum Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1