Crime Rate in Chasetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chasetown

The total recorded crimes in Chasetown, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chasetown crime rate of 7.73 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 Chasetown, encompassing approximately 9,182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Chasetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Chasetown?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Chasetown reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 718 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chasetown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

    • In 2023, Chasetown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 471 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chasetown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chasetown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chasetown has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 7.73 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Chasetown crimes were 718. The crime rate of Chasetown in 2024 was 78.19 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chasetown were around 471 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.29 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chasetown)CrimesRank (Chasetown)CrimesRank (Chasetown)
Stowe68 3965 1958 1
Bourne Vale120 1672 3648 2
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

Chasetown 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 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202517
May 202512
April 202515
March 202525
February 202512
January 202512
December 202418
November 202421
October 202422
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202512
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20245

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202510
April 202517
March 20258
February 20255
January 202523
December 202414
November 202414
October 202422
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Chasetown in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Cherry Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Brownhills West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pool Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Alltree Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A5195 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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