Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.10 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bodington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sister Dora Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Highfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 128 crimes compared to 358.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

    • In 2023, Highfield had fewer crimes than the Lichfield average, with 129 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lichfield, Highfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Highfield has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 128. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)
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
Curborough23 15401 8421 6
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
Longdon10 1880 2175 20
Hammerwich with Wall10 20111 1998 19
Mease Valley2 2293 2059 22
Colton & the Ridwares3 2164 2268 21

Highfield 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 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 (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Highfield in July 2025

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

1. Bodington Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Dove Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Sister Dora Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Shaftsbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cheshire Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Brunel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Springle Styche Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Scholars Gate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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