Needwood vs South Lichfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Needwood vs South Lichfield Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Needwood safer than South Lichfield?
Needwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 710 crimes in the last 12 months. South Lichfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 685 crimes. South Lichfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Needwood vs South Lichfield?
Needwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Lichfield shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Needwood and South Lichfield?
In Needwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In South Lichfield, it is Violent Crime (246 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Needwood and South Lichfield?
Needwood recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Lichfield recorded 107. 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 Needwood vs South Lichfield?
Violent crime in Needwood totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 246 in South Lichfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Needwood and South Lichfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Needwood recorded 647 crimes (now 710, a change of +9.7%). South Lichfield recorded 578 crimes previously (now 685, +18.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Needwood and South 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. Needwood has a resolution rate of 18% and South Lichfield has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Needwood and South Lichfield?
Needwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. South 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 Needwood and South 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 Needwood or South Lichfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Needwood and South Lichfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.