Crime in Lichfield district: statistics, rates and trends

7,576 crimes were recorded in Lichfield district in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,070 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Lichfield district has the 229th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lichfield district was highest in the year to July 2023 (7,586 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (6,465). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lichfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+64%) and drugs (+41%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lichfield district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lichfield district recorded 3,070 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lichfield district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lichfield district recorded 1,104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lichfield district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lichfield district recorded 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lichfield district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lichfield district recorded 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lichfield district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lichfield district recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lichfield district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lichfield district recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lichfield district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lichfield district recorded 409 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lichfield district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lichfield district recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lichfield district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lichfield district recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lichfield district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lichfield district recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Lichfield district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lichfield district recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lichfield district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lichfield district recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lichfield district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lichfield district recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Lichfield district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lichfield district recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Lichfield district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lichfield district.

34 areas within Lichfield district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stowe had the highest rate (188.8 per 1,000) and Whittington (Lichfield) the lowest (20.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lichfield district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lichfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Lichfield district has an estimated population of 111,932. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lichfield district sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lichfield district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.