Crime Rate in Stowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stowe

The total recorded crimes in Stowe, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stowe crime rate of 4.70 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 Stowe, encompassing approximately 13,418 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Stowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Smithfield Rise with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stowe?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Stowe reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 965 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stowe witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stowe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lichfield average, with 958 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stowe witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stowe Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stowe has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Stowe crimes were 965. The crime rate of Stowe in 2024 was 71.92 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stowe were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.39 (year) or 5.95 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)
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
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

Stowe 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 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 Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 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 Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202414
April 202418
March 202424

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202522
December 202421
November 202427
October 202419
September 202418
August 202423
July 202434
June 202444
May 202421
April 202422
March 202422

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 202411
July 202411
June 202428
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
August 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stowe in February 2025

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

1. Conduit Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Smithfield Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lunns Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Tamworth Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cross Keys (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dam Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hermes Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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