Crime in Fazeley: statistics, rates and trends
894 crimes were recorded in Fazeley in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fazeley at a glance
- Crime trends in Fazeley
- Types of crime in Fazeley
- Fazeley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Fazeley
- Streets with the most crime in Fazeley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fazeley
- Population and deprivation in Fazeley
- Questions about crime in Fazeley
- About this data
894 crimes were recorded in Fazeley in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Fazeley has the 200th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fazeley | Lichfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 894 | 7,576 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.5 | 67.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,676 | 111,932 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fazeley was highest in the year to July 2019 (909 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (676). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 894 | 116.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 761 | 99.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 765 | 99.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 723 | 94.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 765 | 99.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 676 | 88.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 682 | 88.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 909 | 118.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 873 | 113.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fazeley 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+43%) and shoplifting (+33%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 39.6 | 1.16 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 22.7 | 2.74 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +43% |
| Public order | 83 | 10.8 | 1.63 | +14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 7.3 | 1.48 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +2% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +5% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.7 | 2.03 | +91% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fazeley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fazeley recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fazeley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fazeley recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fazeley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fazeley recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fazeley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fazeley recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fazeley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fazeley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fazeley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fazeley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fazeley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fazeley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fazeley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fazeley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fazeley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fazeley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fazeley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fazeley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fazeley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fazeley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fazeley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fazeley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fazeley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fazeley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fazeley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fazeley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Fazeley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fazeley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazeley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 6,105 | 77.8 | -33% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 616 | 69.6 | -40% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,530 | 71.5 | -39% |
| Lichfield | 3,131 | 90.8 | -22% |
| Atherstone | 897 | 98.3 | -16% |
| Streetly | 497 | 32.0 | -73% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 659 | 91.5 | -21% |
| Aldridge | 953 | 60.8 | -48% |
1 areas within Fazeley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fazeley had the highest rate (84.4 per 1,000) and Fazeley the lowest (84.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazeley | Neighbourhood | 5,062 | 427 | 84.4 |
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 Fazeley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Ventura Park Road | 78 |
| On or near B5404 | 74 |
| On or near A51 | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Allton Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Etchell Road | 25 |
| On or near Atherstone Street | 24 |
| On or near Bonehill Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fazeley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 309 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 10.7% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 9.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Fazeley has an estimated population of 7,676. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fazeley sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fazeley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Fazeley a safe place to live?
Fazeley recorded 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Fazeley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (174).
Is crime in Fazeley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazeley was up 17% on the year before: 894 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 761 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fazeley?
Fazeley is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Fazeley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.