Crime Rate in Lichfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lichfield

The total recorded crimes in Lichfield, UK in May 2025 are around 665 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lichfield crime rate of 6.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (264) incidents (10.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (9.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (64) incidents (4.92% 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: 20
  • Rock Hill 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 (90 crimes), and the safest, Mease Valley (2 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Lichfield.

Similarly, the area of Lichfield Central (155 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burntwood Chasetown (26 crimes), with a difference of 129 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lichfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stowe90
Bourne Vale63
Leomansley62
Armitage with Handsacre55
Chasetown48

Safest Wards:

Highfield12
Little Aston & Stonnall11
Longdon5
Colton & the Ridwares5
Mease Valley2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lichfield Central155
Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset92
Burntwood West65
Alrewas, Fradley & King's Bromley64
Lichfield West & South54

Safest Areas:

Burntwood Chase Terrace & Hammerwich37
Whittington, Hopwas & Clifton Campville31
Burntwood North East & Longdon27
Shenstone, Stonnall & Little Aston27
Burntwood Chasetown26

Lichfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lichfield has recorded 665 crimes with crime rate of 6.25 ranking 247th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

Lichfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202531
February 202529
January 202535
December 202432
November 202420
October 202420
September 202414
August 202426
July 202414

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202540
February 202543
January 202541
December 202433
November 202432
October 202450
September 202430
August 202459
July 202449

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 481 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202557
March 202551
February 202530
January 202532
December 202434
November 202445
October 202453
September 202456
August 202442
July 202442

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202522
February 202516
January 202518
December 202417
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 591 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202584
March 202551
February 202547
January 202546
December 202441
November 202441
October 202450
September 202446
August 202470
July 202472

A total of 639 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202561
March 202549
February 202536
January 202551
December 202443
November 202468
October 202456
September 202479
August 202467
July 202465

A total of 272 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202530
February 202525
January 202523
December 202423
November 202416
October 202422
September 202413
August 202438
July 202428

A total of 2765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025264
April 2025239
March 2025278
February 2025191
January 2025247
December 2024213
November 2024220
October 2024221
September 2024269
August 2024295
July 2024328

A total of 807 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202598
March 202591
February 202547
January 202556
December 202457
November 202470
October 202469
September 202466
August 202477
July 202469

A total of 542 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202551
March 202551
February 202535
January 202549
December 202443
November 202432
October 202447
September 202453
August 202474
July 202462

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lichfield in May 2025

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences27
2. Conduit Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
3. Rock Hill (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Smithfield Rise (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Robbery1
6. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Public order1

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