Crime Rate in Whittington & Streethay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whittington & Streethay

The total recorded crimes in Whittington & Streethay, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whittington & Streethay crime rate of 30.59 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 Whittington & Streethay, encompassing approximately 850 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Whittington & Streethay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Edden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgerow Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whittington & Streethay?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Whittington & Streethay reported a higher crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 371 crimes compared to 358. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whittington & Streethay witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whittington & Streethay had fewer crimes than the Lichfield average, with 252 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whittington & Streethay recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whittington & Streethay Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Whittington & Streethay has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 30.59 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Whittington & Streethay crimes were 371. The crime rate of Whittington & Streethay in 2024 was 436.47 (year) or 36.37 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whittington & Streethay were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 296.47 (year) or 24.71 (month) ranking 14 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
Fazeley21 11404 7346 10
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

Whittington & Streethay 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202513
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 202417
August 202414
July 202411
June 202422
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whittington & Streethay in February 2025

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Edden Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
3. Hedgerow Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Caterham Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Syerscote Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lichfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Plantation Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redwing Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Triumph Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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