Crime Rate in Bourne Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne Vale

The total recorded crimes in Bourne Vale, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne Vale crime rate of 802.14 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bourne Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Covert Road with total crimes: 36
  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jerry'S Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Bourne Vale has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 802.14 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)
Stowe63 1965 1958 1
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
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

Bourne Vale 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202524
December 202421
November 20246
October 20249
August 20246
June 20246
March 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202521
December 202412
November 202421
October 202418
September 20249
August 202439
July 202442
June 202412
May 202436
April 202412
March 202430

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20243
June 20246

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Broom Covert Road (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences21
Other crime12
Public order3
2. London Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Jerry'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Flats Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Rock Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Drayton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Portleys Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3

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