Lichfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lichfield's November 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.3, with a 32.9% reduction in overall crime compared to national figures. This rate translates to 545 crimes across the district's population of 111,932, a number that, while significant, is proportionally lower than in many comparable areas. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.2% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and shoplifting (9.0%), with both categories showing substantial gaps between Lichfield's rates and UK averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by the darkness of winter evenings, Bonfire Night, and the commercial activity of Black Friday—may have influenced patterns in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between routine criminal activity and the mitigating effects of local initiatives or environmental factors. For example, the relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary could be attributed to the district's mix of urban and suburban environments, which may limit opportunities for such offences. However, the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average raises questions about the underlying social dynamics in Lichfield from the data alone. The interplay of these factors highlights the importance of continued monitoring and tailored community engagement to address specific crime trends.

November 2025 saw a 29.3% decrease in vehicle crime, dropping from 58 to 41 incidents, a shift that may be linked to reduced seasonal activity in parking areas or improved security measures. Conversely, other theft increased by 15.2%, rising from 33 to 38 cases, suggesting a possible uptick in opportunistic crimes during the post-Black Friday shopping period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 38.2% of all crimes, but this rate was 26% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, which made up 13.0% of reported crimes, was 43% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's community-focused policing strategies. The 50% drop in theft from the person, from four to two incidents, may be attributed to heightened awareness during the darker evenings of November.

Lichfield's November 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.6% decrease from the previous month's 5.7, reflecting a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity. This decline aligns with the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile compared to the UK, where the monthly rate is 7.3. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported in November, translating to an average of one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, contextualising the statistics beyond raw numbers. The population-scaled perspective is particularly noteworthy: with 111,932 residents, the 545 total crimes represent a rate that is 32.9% below the UK average. This suggests that Lichfield's community safety measures, combined with its demographic and geographic characteristics, may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime.