Crime in Handsacre and Armitage: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Handsacre and Armitage in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Handsacre and Armitage at a glance
- Crime trends in Handsacre and Armitage
- Types of crime in Handsacre and Armitage
- Handsacre and Armitage compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Handsacre and Armitage
- Streets with the most crime in Handsacre and Armitage
- What happened after crimes were reported in Handsacre and Armitage
- Population and deprivation in Handsacre and Armitage
- Questions about crime in Handsacre and Armitage
- About this data
228 crimes were recorded in Handsacre and Armitage in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Handsacre and Armitage has the 1,256th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Handsacre and Armitage | Lichfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 228 | 7,576 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 67.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,243 | 111,932 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Handsacre and Armitage was highest in the year to July 2019 (291 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (217). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 228 | 43.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 217 | 41.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 259 | 49.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 240 | 45.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 237 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 285 | 54.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 271 | 51.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 291 | 55.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 280 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Handsacre and Armitage 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 anti-social behaviour (+53%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-20%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 20.0 | 0.58 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 9.3 | 0.61 | +53% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -35% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +43% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Handsacre and Armitage
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Handsacre and Armitage
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Handsacre and Armitage
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Handsacre and Armitage
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Handsacre and Armitage
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Handsacre and Armitage
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Handsacre and Armitage
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Handsacre and Armitage
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Handsacre and Armitage
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Handsacre and Armitage
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Handsacre and Armitage
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Handsacre and Armitage
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Handsacre and Armitage recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Handsacre and Armitage, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Handsacre and Armitage.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Handsacre and Armitage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley | 2,352 | 86.7 | +99% |
| Lichfield | 3,131 | 90.8 | +109% |
| Burntwood | 1,900 | 64.0 | +47% |
| Norton Canes | 697 | 74.1 | +71% |
| Cannock | 5,167 | 81.9 | +88% |
| Brownhills | 2,188 | 104.7 | +141% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 881 | 54.0 | +24% |
| Pelsall | 667 | 69.7 | +60% |
1 areas within Handsacre and Armitage, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Armitage with Handsacre had the highest rate (44.5 per 1,000) and Armitage with Handsacre the lowest (44.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armitage with Handsacre | Neighbourhood | 8,694 | 387 | 44.5 |
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 Handsacre and Armitage over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Handsacre Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Waters Edge | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 12 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 11 |
| On or near Millmoor Avenue | 10 |
| On or near The Green | 10 |
| On or near Targate Court | 10 |
| On or near The Croft Leys | 9 |
| On or near Old Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Handsacre and Armitage 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 | 74 | 32.5% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 21.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Handsacre and Armitage has an estimated population of 5,243. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Handsacre and Armitage sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Handsacre and Armitage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Handsacre and Armitage a safe place to live?
Handsacre and Armitage recorded 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Handsacre and Armitage?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Handsacre and Armitage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Handsacre and Armitage was up 5% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Handsacre and Armitage?
Handsacre and Armitage 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 Handsacre and Armitage. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.