Crime Rate in Chasetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chasetown

The total recorded crimes in Chasetown, Lichfield, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chasetown crime rate of 5.23 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
Chasetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A5195 with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Chasetown has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chasetown)CrimesRank (Chasetown)CrimesRank (Chasetown)
Stowe90 1965 1958 1
Bourne Vale63 2672 3648 2
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

Chasetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 20258
February 20255
January 202523
December 202414
November 202414
October 202422
September 202419
August 202423
July 202432
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202525
February 202512
January 202512
December 202418
November 202421
October 202422
September 202424
August 202416
July 202425
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202415
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Chasetown in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
3. A5195 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cherry Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Ivy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hillside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Brownhills West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. No Name Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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