Crime Rate in Armitage with Handsacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Armitage with Handsacre

The total recorded crimes in Armitage with Handsacre, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armitage with Handsacre crime rate of 15.09 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 Armitage with Handsacre, encompassing approximately 3,246 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Armitage with Handsacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9
  • Seedy Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Armitage with Handsacre?

To understand the safety of Armitage with Handsacre, we need to analyze Armitage with Handsacre crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Armitage with Handsacre reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 517 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Armitage with Handsacre witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

    • In 2023, Armitage with Handsacre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 381 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Armitage with Handsacre witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lichfield, Armitage with Handsacre has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Armitage with Handsacre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Armitage with Handsacre has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 15.09 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Armitage with Handsacre crimes were 517. The crime rate of Armitage with Handsacre in 2024 was 159.25 (year) or 13.27 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Armitage with Handsacre were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.36 (year) or 9.78 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)
Stowe68 3965 1958 1
Bourne Vale120 1672 3648 2
Chasetown71 2718 2471 4
Leomansley61 4624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints45 6429 6469 5
Curborough23 15401 8421 6
Fazeley33 10404 7346 10
Alrewas & Fradley42 7366 11301 11
St John's33 8367 10373 8
Chadsmead25 12304 12363 9
Whittington & Streethay33 9371 9252 14
Chase Terrace26 11270 14261 13
Boney Hay & Central25 13303 13290 12
Shenstone24 14252 15220 16
Little Aston & Stonnall13 17195 17222 15
Boley Park21 16241 16195 17
Highfield10 19128 18129 18
Longdon10 1880 2175 20
Hammerwich with Wall10 20111 1998 19
Mease Valley2 2293 2059 22
Colton & the Ridwares3 2164 2268 21

Armitage with Handsacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202537
May 202516
April 202522
March 202511
February 202510
January 202518
December 202410
November 202415
October 202419
September 202421
August 202427

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202515
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Armitage with Handsacre in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
2. Seedy Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Blithbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Salts Croft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St. Johns Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Orchards (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spode Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pinfold Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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