BIRCH AVENUE, WS7 4TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4TH

BIRCH AVENUE, WS7 4TH, Lichfield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4TH 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 4TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4TH, encompassing approximately 4484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 4TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottage Close with total crimes: 6
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCH AVENUE, WS7 4TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.24-23.53%
Vehicle crime52.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 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 offences176.476.25%
Public order43.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 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 offences103.7942.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In March 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 offences104.2425.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

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 offences84.24-61.90%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.4740.00%
Vehicle crime34.68200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.8050.00%
Burglary53.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.68-28.57%
Other theft32.23200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.140.00%
Public order73.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202416
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202421
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20237

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cottage Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oakdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Loftus Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Queens Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Baker Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Baker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hawthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laburnum Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Manor Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1