WS7 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS7 9AZ

WS7 9AZ, Lichfield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.48 per 1,000 population. This WS7 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS7 9AZ, encompassing approximately 3622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS7 9AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Moor Close with total crimes: 1
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

WS7 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.48-55.56%
Shoplifting21.10-75.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.11-25.00%
Shoplifting82.48700.00%
Public order52.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.97200.00%
Other theft23.31100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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 offences43.04-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4555.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.86100.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.83-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.01116.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.5950.00%
Burglary22.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences64.42-14.29%
Shoplifting61.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-53.33%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.63150.00%
Public order34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.14-50.00%
Shoplifting31.66-62.50%
Other theft30.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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 offences127.1820.00%
Shoplifting83.31166.67%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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 offences104.970.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boney Hay Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Franklin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1