LEIGH AVENUE, WS7 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 9AH

LEIGH AVENUE, WS7 9AH, Lichfield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This WS7 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 9AH, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS7 9AH area, explore the WS7 9AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS7 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Morley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

LEIGH AVENUE, WS7 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.51700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-42.86%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1075.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5814.29%
Public order32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.44116.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.0375.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.34500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 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 offences53.72-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.41-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6528.57%
Shoplifting32.79-62.50%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.58166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.4840.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.72-44.44%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS7 9AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Morley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clive Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Morlings Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westwoods Hollow
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Darwin Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Woodford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1