Lichfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lichfield's crime rate for February 2025 was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.8% below the UK average of 6.7. This performance highlights a consistently safer environment compared to the national picture, with several categories showing marked differences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.2% of all crimes, a rate 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 9.9%, with a 59% gap relative to the national figure, while public order offences and other theft each contributed 9.0% of total crimes. These patterns align with Lichfield's character as a mid-sized town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced incidents of disruptive conduct. The winter season, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely plays a role in the overall crime rate, as fewer opportunities for theft or public disorder may emerge during colder months. However, the 100% increase in theft from the person—a rare occurrence—suggests that even in low-crime areas, isolated incidents can still arise. The balance between violent and property crimes remains skewed toward the former, with 169 violent crimes compared to 163 property crimes, though both categories are significantly below UK averages. This contrast with national trends underscores the importance of local factors, such as community policing efforts or the town's geographic and demographic makeup, in shaping crime patterns. The data also reveals that categories like burglary and robbery, while present, are far below UK levels, with burglary at 4.2% of total crimes and robbery at just 0.4%, indicating that Lichfield's residents may experience fewer instances of these more severe offences than their UK counterparts.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one incident—a rare but notable spike. Meanwhile, bicycle theft and robbery both declined sharply, by 66.7% and 50.0% respectively, reflecting possible seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Drug-related crimes, which had previously been a concern, fell by 33.3% compared to January, marking a significant reduction in this category. The crime mix also showed a notable shift: while violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (37.2% of total crimes), their rate was 36% below the UK average, suggesting that Lichfield's approach to addressing such crimes may be more effective than in other parts of the country. This contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Lichfield's rate is 59% lower, indicating a potential local factor influencing these outcomes.

Lichfield's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 19.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity is limited and communities may be more insular. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 16 crimes per day—roughly equivalent to one crime for every 247 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is consistent with Lichfield's historical trends, it underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. The population context reveals that 111,932 residents collectively experienced a crime rate that is 38.8% below the national average, highlighting the area's distinct safety profile. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Lichfield's rate is 59% below the UK average, suggesting a broader cultural or environmental factor contributing to lower incidents of disruptive conduct.