Crime Rate in Chadsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chadsmead

The total recorded crimes in Chadsmead, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chadsmead 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 Chadsmead, encompassing approximately 6,251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chadsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakenfield with total crimes: 4
  • Giffords Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chadsmead?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Chadsmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 304 crimes compared to 358.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chadsmead recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chadsmead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 363 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chadsmead witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chadsmead Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Chadsmead has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Chadsmead crimes were 304. The crime rate of Chadsmead in 2024 was 48.63 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chadsmead were around 363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.07 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Chadsmead 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 Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 202413
August 202415
July 202417
June 202424
May 202415
April 202416
March 202411

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20243
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Chadsmead in February 2025

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

1. Oakenfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Giffords Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Martin Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Tuke Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Windmill Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Crane Field (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Friday Acre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dimbles Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Greencroft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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