Crime Rate in Lichfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lichfield

The total recorded crimes in Lichfield, Lichfield in January 2025 are around 610 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lichfield crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lichfield, encompassing approximately 106,436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (15.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (18.60% increase)
Lichfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Covert Road with total crimes: 24
  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

Lichfield Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Lichfield?

To understand the safety of Lichfield, we need to analyze Lichfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Lichfield has recorded 7,875 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 73.99 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 241 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,222 crimes with a crime rate of 67.85, ranking it 254 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Lichfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 7875 crimes compared to 9044.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lichfield witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lichfield had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 7,222 crimes compared to 8,480. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Lichfield witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Lichfield is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Lichfield has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lichfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stowe (75 crimes), and the safest, Longdon (3 crimes), is 72 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Lichfield.

Similarly, the area of Lichfield Central (112 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Armitage & Colton (22 crimes), with a difference of 90 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lichfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stowe75
Bourne Vale66
Chasetown63
Summerfield & All Saints43
St John's41

Safest Wards:

Little Aston & Stonnall10
Hammerwich with Wall9
Highfield9
Mease Valley6
Longdon3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lichfield Central112
Burntwood West96
Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset88
Lichfield East56
Lichfield West & South44

Safest Areas:

Burntwood Chasetown35
Whittington, Hopwas & Clifton Campville27
Shenstone, Stonnall & Little Aston26
Burntwood North East & Longdon25
Armitage & Colton22

Lichfield Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Lichfield has recorded 610 crimes with crime rate of 5.73 ranking 212th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Lichfield crimes were 7,875. The crime rate of Lichfield in 2024 was 73.99 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking it 241 danzarous in the UK. Lichfield ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lichfield were around 7,222 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.85 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking 254 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Lichfield ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Lichfield

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Stafford739 811,685 49,817 6
Staffordshire Moorlands540 67,361 76,533 7
South Staffordshire619 78,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme758 310,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase685 18,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire753 411,065 110,197 3
Tamworth514 26,880 36,980 1

Lichfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 213 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (221 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (269 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (79 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (295 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (77 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 376 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202434
November 202445
October 202453
September 202456
August 202442
July 202442
June 202472

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202417
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418

A total of 476 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202441
November 202441
October 202450
September 202446
August 202470
July 202472
June 2024110

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202443
November 202432
October 202447
September 202453
August 202474
July 202462
June 202440

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202423
November 202416
October 202422
September 202413
August 202438
July 202428
June 202428

A total of 564 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202556
December 202457
November 202470
October 202469
September 202466
August 202477
July 202469
June 2024100

A total of 535 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202551
December 202443
November 202468
October 202456
September 202479
August 202467
July 202465
June 2024106

A total of 2235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 279.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025247
December 2024213
November 2024220
October 2024221
September 2024269
August 2024295
July 2024328
June 2024442

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202541
December 202433
November 202432
October 202450
September 202430
August 202459
July 202449
June 202464

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 189 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202432
November 202420
October 202420
September 202414
August 202426
July 202414
June 202428

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Lichfield in January 2025

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total24
Other crime21
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Conduit Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Drugs4
Shoplifting2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
5. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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