Burton Urban vs North Lichfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Burton Urban Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      North Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Burton Urban vs North Lichfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Burton Urban
      Staffordshire Police
      2,663 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      2,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton Urban
      B North Lichfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,663
      2,129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,618
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton Urban
      B North Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      1,225 ↑2%
      762 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      342 ↑39%
      320 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑14%
      112 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      100 ↓7%
      150 ↑11%
      Burglary
      63 ↓19%
      59 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      181 ↓5%
      138 ↑0%
      Drugs
      121 ↑116%
      51 ↑34%
      Public Order
      227 ↓9%
      188 ↑3%
      Robbery
      29 ↑26%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      129 ↓39%
      226 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      11 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓46%
      30 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓26%
      27 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓16%
      32 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burton Urban is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton Urban safer than North Lichfield?

      Burton Urban has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,663 crimes in the last 12 months. North Lichfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,129 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burton Urban vs North Lichfield?

      Burton Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Lichfield shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burton Urban and North Lichfield?

      In Burton Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,225 incidents). In North Lichfield, it is Violent Crime (762 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burton Urban and North Lichfield?

      Burton Urban recorded 342 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Lichfield recorded 320. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Burton Urban vs North Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Burton Urban totalled 1,225 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 762 in North Lichfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burton Urban and North Lichfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burton Urban recorded 2,618 crimes (now 2,663, a change of +1.7%). North Lichfield recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 2,129, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton Urban and North Lichfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Burton Urban has a resolution rate of 25.6% and North Lichfield has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton Urban and North Lichfield?

      Burton Urban falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. North Lichfield is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Burton Urban and North Lichfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Burton Urban or North Lichfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton Urban and North Lichfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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