Crime Rate in Bourne Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne Vale

The total recorded crimes in Bourne Vale, Lichfield, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne Vale crime rate of 842.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) 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: 27
  • Rock Hill with total crimes: 15
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Bourne Vale has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 842.25 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)CrimesRank (Bourne Vale)
Stowe90 1965 1958 1
Chasetown48 5718 2471 4
Leomansley62 3624 4622 3
Armitage with Handsacre55 4517 5381 7
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

Bourne Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202527
March 202524
February 202527
January 202521
December 202412
November 202421
October 202418
September 20249
August 202439
July 202442
June 202412
May 202436

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20256
January 20256
November 20249
October 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
January 20259
November 202412
October 20249
September 202418
August 202418
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
November 20243
June 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
August 20249
May 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Bourne Vale in May 2025

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences27
2. Rock Hill (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Sutton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. London Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Public order3
5. Sawpits (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Hungry Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3

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