Crime Rate in Boney Hay & Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boney Hay & Central

The total recorded crimes in Boney Hay & Central, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boney Hay & Central crime rate of 1.36 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 Boney Hay & Central, encompassing approximately 13,973 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Boney Hay & Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oregon Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Robinson Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Boney Hay & Central?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Boney Hay & Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 303 crimes compared to 358.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boney Hay & Central recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boney Hay & Central had fewer crimes than the Lichfield average, with 290 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boney Hay & Central recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lichfield, Boney Hay & Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boney Hay & Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Boney Hay & Central has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Boney Hay & Central crimes were 303. The crime rate of Boney Hay & Central in 2024 was 21.68 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boney Hay & Central were around 290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.75 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 12 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
Boley Park22 8241 16195 17
Chadsmead15 16304 12363 9
Alrewas & Fradley19 13366 11301 11
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

Boney Hay & Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202519
December 202413
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202417
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 202420
March 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Boney Hay & Central in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boney Hay & Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Highfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Oregon Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Robinson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chorley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ogley Hay Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Lymington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victory Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Dursley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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