Crime in Lichfield: statistics, rates and trends

3,131 crimes were recorded in Lichfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,163 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lichfield has the 472nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lichfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,538). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+51%) and robbery (+50%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-42%) and possession of weapons (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lichfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lichfield recorded 1,163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lichfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lichfield recorded 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lichfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lichfield recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lichfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lichfield recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lichfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lichfield recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lichfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lichfield recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lichfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lichfield recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lichfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lichfield recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lichfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lichfield recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lichfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lichfield recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Lichfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lichfield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lichfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lichfield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lichfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lichfield recorded 18 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 42% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Lichfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lichfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

6 areas within Lichfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stowe had the highest rate (188.8 per 1,000) and Boley Park the lowest (54.1). 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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lichfield 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 has an estimated population of 34,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lichfield sits in decile 7.4, 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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