Lichfield Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lichfield's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 32.6% below the UK average of 8.6. This marked disparity highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, which is particularly notable given the summer season's typical spikes in activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.2%, while public order offences contributed 8.7% of the total. These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's mix of urban and suburban characteristics. The seasonal context of July—marked by festivals, school holidays, and increased tourism—could have both amplified and mitigated crime trends. While the high volume of outdoor events might typically increase opportunities for public order violations, the overall crime rate remained well below national averages. This contrast may reflect the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the area's demographic makeup, which appears to include a significant proportion of households with stable employment and strong community ties. The 28% above-average rate for vehicle crime, however, stands out as an anomaly. This could be attributed to local factors such as commuter parking patterns or the presence of retail areas that attract transient populations. The data also shows that shoplifting rates were 54% below the UK average, a figure consistent with Lichfield's smaller retail footprint compared to major urban centres.

July 2025 saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 3 to 12 incidents. This sharp rise, while still a small absolute number, may partly explain the 35.7% increase in burglary cases, which climbed from 28 to 38. Both trends suggest a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, robbery and theft from the person fell sharply, with robbery dropping 75% from 8 to 2 cases and theft from the person declining 50% from 2 to 1. These decreases align with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by festivals and outdoor events that may disperse potential offenders or reduce opportunities for such crimes. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, was 28% above the UK average, an anomaly that contrasts with Lichfield's generally low crime profile. This discrepancy could reflect local factors such as parking density or vehicle storage practices in the area.

Lichfield's crime rate in July 2025 rose slightly to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% increase from June's 5.7 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across 31 days, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of local criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 111,932. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests Lichfield's residents face a reduced risk of crime compared to other areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's reputation as a relatively safe place, though the slight increase from June indicates the need for continued monitoring of trends.