Crime Rate in Curborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Curborough

The total recorded crimes in Curborough, Lichfield, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Curborough crime rate of 2.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Curborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dimbles Hill with total crimes: 3
  • St Chads Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Curborough has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Curborough)CrimesRank (Curborough)CrimesRank (Curborough)
Stowe90 1965 1958 1
Bourne Vale63 2672 3648 2
Chasetown48 5718 2471 4
Leomansley62 3624 4622 3
Armitage with Handsacre55 4517 5381 7
Summerfield & All Saints31 9429 6469 5
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

Curborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202414
September 202415
August 202422
July 202416
June 202440
May 202413

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Barn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Dimbles Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. St Chads Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Parchments (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hawkins Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Willowtree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fallow Field (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stychbrook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bulldog Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gaialands Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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