Crime Rate in Boley Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boley Park

The total recorded crimes in Boley Park, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boley Park crime rate of 2.40 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 Boley Park, encompassing approximately 9,175 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Boley Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Coppice Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Boley Park?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Boley Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 241 crimes compared to 358.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boley Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boley Park had fewer crimes than the Lichfield average, with 195 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boley Park recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lichfield, Boley Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boley Park Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Boley Park has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Boley Park crimes were 241. The crime rate of Boley Park in 2024 was 26.27 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boley Park were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.25 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)
Stowe63 1965 1958 1
Bourne Vale60 2672 3648 2
Chasetown35 4718 2471 4
Leomansley35 3624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints33 5429 6469 5
Armitage with Handsacre30 6517 5381 7
Curborough22 9401 8421 6
Fazeley21 11404 7346 10
Whittington & Streethay26 7371 9252 14
St John's21 10367 10373 8
Chadsmead15 16304 12363 9
Alrewas & Fradley19 13366 11301 11
Boney Hay & Central19 12303 13290 12
Chase Terrace16 15270 14261 13
Mease Valley18 1493 2059 22
Little Aston & Stonnall8 21195 17222 15
Shenstone13 17252 15220 16
Highfield10 18128 18129 18
Hammerwich with Wall8 20111 1998 19
Longdon8 1980 2175 20
Colton & the Ridwares6 2264 2268 21

Boley Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Boley Park in February 2025

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

1. Lawford Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
2. Coppice Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Warren Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Alder Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. A38 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Bracken Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Blackthorne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bloomsbury Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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