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 May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armitage with Handsacre crime rate of 16.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Armitage with Handsacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seedy Mill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lewis'S Lane 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 May 2025 the Armitage with Handsacre has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 16.94 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)CrimesRank (Armitage with Handsacre)
Stowe90 1965 1958 1
Bourne Vale63 2672 3648 2
Chasetown48 5718 2471 4
Leomansley62 3624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints31 9429 6469 5
Curborough32 8401 8421 6
Alrewas & Fradley43 6366 11301 11
Fazeley29 10404 7346 10
St John's36 7367 10373 8
Chadsmead19 14304 12363 9
Whittington & Streethay29 11371 9252 14
Boney Hay & Central21 13303 13290 12
Chase Terrace23 12270 14261 13
Little Aston & Stonnall11 19195 17222 15
Shenstone16 16252 15220 16
Boley Park18 15241 16195 17
Hammerwich with Wall15 17111 1998 19
Highfield12 18128 18129 18
Longdon5 2080 2175 20
Mease Valley2 2293 2059 22
Colton & the Ridwares5 2164 2268 21

Armitage with Handsacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202511
February 202510
January 202518
December 202410
November 202415
October 202419
September 202421
August 202427
July 202425
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Armitage with Handsacre in May 2025

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

1. Seedy Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lewis'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
4. Alrewas Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Fox Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Bridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Winchester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Manor Court Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Salts Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Middle Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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