Crime in Fazeley: statistics, rates and trends
892 crimes were recorded in Fazeley in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (306), shoplifting (162) and anti-social behaviour (96) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 199th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fazeley | Lichfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 892 | 7,667 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 68.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,676 | 111,932 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fazeley peaked in the year to August 2019 (901 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (646). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 892 | 116.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 803 | 104.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 731 | 95.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 722 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 779 | 101.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 696 | 90.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 646 | 84.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 901 | 117.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 857 | 111.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fazeley recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (68% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 70 to 96 and public order rose from 73 to 86, while vehicle crime fell from 76 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 39.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 162 | 21.1 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 86 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Robbery | 23 | 3.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fazeley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 6,072 | 77.3 | -33% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 612 | 69.1 | -41% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,595 | 72.2 | -38% |
| Lichfield | 3,164 | 91.8 | -21% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | -14% |
| Streetly | 493 | 31.8 | -73% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 636 | 88.3 | -24% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -46% |
Fazeley is the one area listed within Fazeley, with 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazeley | Neighbourhood | 5,062 | 442 | 87.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Fazeley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B5404” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5404 | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Ventura Park Road | 64 |
| On or near A51 | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Allton Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Etchell Road | 28 |
| On or near Bonehill Road | 27 |
| On or near Atherstone Street | 24 |
Of the 796 crimes in Fazeley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 261 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fazeley has an estimated population of 7,676 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fazeley average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fazeley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fazeley a safe place to live?
Fazeley recorded 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 199th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Fazeley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (162).
Is crime in Fazeley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fazeley was up 11% on the year before: 892 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 803 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fazeley?
About 7,676 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fazeley?
Fazeley is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.