Lichfield District vs Needwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Lichfield District Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Needwood Staffordshire Police

      Lichfield District vs Needwood Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Lichfield District
      Staffordshire Police
      483 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Needwood
      Staffordshire Police
      710 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      18% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lichfield District
      B Needwood
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      483
      710
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      387
      647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.8%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lichfield District
      B Needwood
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑23%
      400 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑26%
      64 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑6%
      49 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↑14%
      23 ↓59%
      Burglary
      33 ↑65%
      33 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓5%
      28 ↓28%
      Drugs
      16 ↑1500%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      35 ↑59%
      42 ↓7%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      9 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      48 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lichfield District is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lichfield District safer than Needwood?

      Lichfield District has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 483 crimes in the last 12 months. Needwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 710 crimes. Lichfield District scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lichfield District vs Needwood?

      Lichfield District shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Needwood shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lichfield District and Needwood?

      In Lichfield District, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Needwood, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lichfield District and Needwood?

      Lichfield District recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Needwood recorded 64. 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 Lichfield District vs Needwood?

      Violent crime in Lichfield District totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Needwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lichfield District and Needwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lichfield District recorded 387 crimes (now 483, a change of +24.8%). Needwood recorded 647 crimes previously (now 710, +9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lichfield District and Needwood?

      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. Lichfield District has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Needwood has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lichfield District and Needwood?

      Lichfield District falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Needwood 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 Lichfield District and Needwood?

      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 Lichfield District or Needwood on a crime map?

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

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