Crime Rate in Lichfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lichfield

The total recorded crimes in Lichfield, UK in February 2026 are around 643 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lichfield crime rate of 6.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (-1.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (10.13% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (79) incidents (71.74% increase)
Lichfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Covert Road with total crimes: 27
  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 25
  • Alrewas Road with total crimes: 18

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Lichfield has recorded 643 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 183th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Staffordshire Moorlands546 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford875 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire602 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme835 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase604 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire755 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth476 16,880 36,980 1

Lichfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 242 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 279 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (228 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (294 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (288 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (250 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (121 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (248 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (264 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (107 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (239 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (98 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (278 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (91 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 191 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202687
January 202679
December 202553
November 202579
October 202577
September 202594
August 2025121
July 202593
June 2025107
May 2025107
April 202598
March 202591
February 202547

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 20255
November 20254
October 20255
September 20258
August 20255
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 517 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202633
December 202532
November 202549
October 202547
September 202530
August 202531
July 202534
June 202539
May 202545
April 202551
March 202551
February 202535

A total of 767 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202646
December 202549
November 202541
October 202568
September 202572
August 202563
July 202570
June 202569
May 202564
April 202561
March 202549
February 202536

A total of 3336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 256.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026242
January 2026246
December 2025279
November 2025228
October 2025294
September 2025288
August 2025250
July 2025289
June 2025248
May 2025264
April 2025239
March 2025278
February 2025191

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20251
October 20256
September 20257
August 20254
July 202512
June 20253
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 518 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202629
December 202528
November 202544
October 202541
September 202540
August 202549
July 202552
June 202551
May 202532
April 202524
March 202540
February 202543

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202613
December 202517
November 202516
October 202518
September 202515
August 202527
July 202514
June 202512
May 20257
April 202513
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 506 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202637
December 202532
November 202533
October 202542
September 202542
August 202530
July 202531
June 202543
May 202539
April 202557
March 202551
February 202530

A total of 366 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202626
December 202537
November 202520
October 202524
September 202528
August 202527
July 202552
June 202528
May 202527
April 202527
March 202530
February 202525

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 667 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202644
December 202533
November 202546
October 202556
September 202552
August 202542
July 202563
June 202567
May 202543
April 202584
March 202551
February 202547

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202618
December 202519
November 202526
October 202524
September 202510
August 202518
July 202529
June 202526
May 202515
April 202520
March 202531
February 202529

High Crime Locations Lichfield in February 2026

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total27
Other crime15
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Conduit Street (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1
3. Alrewas Road (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
4. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Oakenfield (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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