Crime Rate in Curborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Curborough

The total recorded crimes in Curborough, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Curborough crime rate of 2.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Curborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chads Close with total crimes: 3
  • Purcell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stychbrook Gardens 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 areas in the Lichfield.

    • 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 areas in the Lichfield.

  • 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 July 2025 the Curborough has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Curborough)CrimesRank (Curborough)CrimesRank (Curborough)
Stowe68 3965 1958 1
Bourne Vale120 1672 3648 2
Chasetown71 2718 2471 4
Leomansley61 4624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints45 6429 6469 5
Armitage with Handsacre49 5517 5381 7
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

Curborough 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

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

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

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202517
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202414
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 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
July 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Curborough in July 2025

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

1. St Chads Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Purcell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Stychbrook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ponesgreen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Elgar Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hawkins Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Curborough Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Gaiastowe (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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