Crime Rate in Curborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Curborough

The total recorded crimes in Curborough, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Curborough crime rate of 1.94 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 Curborough, encompassing approximately 11,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Curborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Miller Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawkins Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Curborough?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Curborough reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 401 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Curborough witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Curborough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 421 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Curborough witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Curborough Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Curborough has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Curborough crimes were 401. The crime rate of Curborough in 2024 was 35.33 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Curborough were around 421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.09 (year) or 3.09 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Curborough 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202414
September 202415
August 202422
July 202416
June 202440
May 202413
April 202422
March 202416

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
March 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Curborough in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Miller Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hawkins Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Giles Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Beecroft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dimbles Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Chads Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Parchments (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ploughmans Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Purcell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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