Crime Rate in Fazeley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fazeley

The total recorded crimes in Fazeley, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fazeley crime rate of 6.87 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 Fazeley, encompassing approximately 3,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Fazeley Crime Hotspots

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

  • French Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Price Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fazeley?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Fazeley reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 404 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fazeley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fazeley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 346 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fazeley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fazeley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Fazeley has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 6.87 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Fazeley crimes were 404. The crime rate of Fazeley in 2024 was 132.26 (year) or 11.02 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fazeley were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.27 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking 10 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
Curborough22 9401 8421 6
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

Fazeley 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202417
September 202418
August 202410
July 202425
June 202428
May 202414
April 202419
March 202411

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
April 20246

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fazeley in February 2025

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

1. French Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Price Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fox Hollow Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. George Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Allton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookside Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Brewster Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aldin Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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