MOSSBANK AVENUE, WS7 4UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 4UN

MOSSBANK AVENUE, WS7 4UN, Lichfield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This WS7 4UN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS7 4UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 4UN, encompassing approximately 3584 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS7 4UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 6
  • Morley Road with total crimes: 5

MOSSBANK AVENUE, WS7 4UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7627.27%
Shoplifting83.91700.00%
Public order52.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.30120.00%
Other theft23.07100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In June 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 offences53.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.86-10.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.56-92.31%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.37116.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-14.29%
Shoplifting61.67500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-58.82%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9354.55%
Other crime34.740.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86-8.33%
Other theft43.0733.33%
Shoplifting31.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.810.00%
Shoplifting83.35166.67%
Other theft32.23200.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7020.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 202417
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cedar Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Morley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Meadway Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. A5190
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Glenmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mossbank Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1