Lichfield Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Lichfield, the balance between property and violent crime in June 2025 reveals a nuanced picture of the town's security landscape. For the first time this year, property crimes (227) and violent crimes (218) are nearly equal, marking a shift from earlier months where property crime typically dominated. This equilibrium may reflect seasonal patterns, as June heralds the start of summer holidays and increased foot traffic in the town centre, which could contribute to both types of crime. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents is 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, suggesting Lichfield's crime profile is comparatively low. The most prevalent crime category is violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and vehicle crime (10.9%). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 30% of crimes. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of summer tourism—may influence this pattern, as increased public activity in Lichfield's historic core and surrounding areas could drive both violent incidents and anti-social behaviour. The town's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas likely plays a role in these dynamics, with retail spaces and public venues serving as focal points for crime.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in Lichfield's crime mix, with violent crimes closely matching property crimes for the first time this year. Theft from the person surged by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents, while drugs-related crimes increased by 71.4% (7 to 12). Robbery also rose by 60% (5 to 8), suggesting a potential uptick in targeted crimes during summer months. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 13.3% (45 to 39), possibly due to increased police presence in retail areas or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, remains 62% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting Lichfield's particular vulnerability to this category. The town's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a generally lower risk of serious violence compared to the national picture. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person—a category that often occurs in crowded public spaces—may be a useful indicator to remain vigilant in areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as the market square and main thoroughfares.

Lichfield's crime rate in June 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) represents a 4.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 21 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic translates to a relatively low personal risk for Lichfield residents compared to the national context. The population of 111,932 further contextualises these figures, as the town's crime rate is distributed across a larger base than many UK areas with similar rates. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like vehicle crime (62% above the UK average) highlight localised vulnerabilities. These comparisons illustrate that Lichfield's crime profile, while generally safer than the national average, requires targeted attention to areas where local conditions—such as the concentration of vehicles in residential zones—may contribute to higher rates in certain categories.