Crime Rate in Bourne Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne Vale

The total recorded crimes in Bourne Vale, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne Vale crime rate of 1604.28 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 Bourne Vale, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bourne Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Covert Road with total crimes: 33
  • Carroway Head Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Hungry Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bourne Vale?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Bourne Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 672 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bourne Vale witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

    • In 2023, Bourne Vale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 648 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bourne Vale witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bourne Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bourne Vale has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 1604.28 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Bourne Vale crimes were 672. The crime rate of Bourne Vale in 2024 was 8983.96 (year) or 748.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourne Vale were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8663.10 (year) or 721.93 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)
Stowe68 3965 1958 1
Chasetown71 2718 2471 4
Leomansley61 4624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints45 6429 6469 5
Armitage with Handsacre49 5517 5381 7
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

Bourne Vale 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 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 20253
March 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
February 20253
October 20243
August 20249

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
April 20259
January 20259
November 202412
October 20249
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 138 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 20253
April 20256
March 202515
February 202515
January 202524
December 202421
November 20246
October 20249
August 20246

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202521
May 202542
April 202527
March 202524
February 202527
January 202521
December 202412
November 202421
October 202418
September 20249
August 202439

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
April 20259
February 20259
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20243

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20256
March 20256
January 20256
November 20249
October 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
November 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Bourne Vale in July 2025

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total33
Other crime15
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft3
2. Carroway Head Hill (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
3. Hungry Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
4. Sutton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
5. Drayton Manor Drive (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
6. Levett Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Bangley Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
8. London Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sawpits (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Dog Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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