Crime Rate in Stowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stowe

The total recorded crimes in Stowe, Lichfield, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stowe crime rate of 6.71 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conduit Street with total crimes: 20
  • Smithfield Rise with total crimes: 14
  • Market Street with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Lichfield.

    • 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 areas in the Lichfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stowe has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 6.71 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stowe)CrimesRank (Stowe)CrimesRank (Stowe)
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
Curborough32 8401 8421 6
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

Stowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 202411
July 202411
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202514
March 202521
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202524
February 202518
January 202522
December 202421
November 202427
October 202419
September 202418
August 202423
July 202434
June 202444
May 202421

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20244
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stowe in May 2025

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

1. Conduit Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
2. Smithfield Rise (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stowe Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. George Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lombard Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dam Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Hermes Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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