Crime in Lichfield: statistics, rates and trends
3,164 crimes were recorded in Lichfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lichfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Lichfield
- Types of crime in Lichfield
- Lichfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lichfield
- Streets with the most crime in Lichfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lichfield
- Demographics of Lichfield
- Questions about crime in Lichfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,178), anti-social behaviour (541) and shoplifting (291) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 453rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lichfield | Lichfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,164 | 7,667 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.8 | 68.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 34,472 | 111,932 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lichfield of any year here (3,164 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,164 | 91.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,722 | 79.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,683 | 77.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,937 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,780 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,525 | 73.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,612 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,705 | 78.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,754 | 79.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 275 |
| July 2026 | 303 |
| June 2026 | 310 |
| May 2026 | 264 |
| April 2026 | 298 |
| March 2026 | 282 |
| February 2026 | 255 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 225 |
| October 2025 | 257 |
| September 2025 | 270 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lichfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (34% below) and other theft (32% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 394 to 541 and robbery rose from 23 to 31, while possession of weapons fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,178 | 34.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 541 | 15.7 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 291 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Public order | 283 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 224 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 152 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 91 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Drugs | 85 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Other crime | 55 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Robbery | 31 | 0.9 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Lichfield; the highest is Fazeley (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Handsacre and Armitage (46.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lichfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood | 1,907 | 64.3 | -30% |
| Handsacre and Armitage | 241 | 46.0 | -50% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +17% |
| Norton Canes | 707 | 75.2 | -18% |
| Fazeley | 892 | 116.2 | +27% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | -32% |
| Rugeley | 2,368 | 87.3 | -5% |
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | -25% |
Of the 6 areas within Lichfield, Stowe had the highest crime rate (193.9 per 1,000) and Boley Park the lowest (51.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | Neighbourhood | 5,566 | 1,079 | 193.9 |
| Curborough | Neighbourhood | 4,809 | 428 | 89.0 |
| Leomansley | Neighbourhood | 7,803 | 630 | 80.7 |
| Chadsmead | Neighbourhood | 3,753 | 299 | 79.7 |
| St John's | Neighbourhood | 7,973 | 494 | 62.0 |
| Boley Park | Neighbourhood | 4,568 | 234 | 51.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Lichfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Conduit Street” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Conduit Street | 191 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Foxglove Close | 101 |
| On or near Market Street | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Smithfield Rise | 88 |
| On or near Bird Street | 64 |
| On or near Sandford Street | 61 |
| On or near Oakenfield | 56 |
Of the 2,623 crimes in Lichfield with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 541 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 970 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 763 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 397 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 158 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 118 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Lichfield has an estimated population of 34,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (29%, against 22%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lichfield average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lichfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lichfield a safe place to live?
Lichfield recorded 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 453rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Lichfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,178 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (541).
Is crime in Lichfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lichfield was up 16% on the year before: 3,164 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lichfield?
About 34,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lichfield?
Lichfield 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.