Newcastle Town vs North Lichfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Newcastle Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      North Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Newcastle Town vs North Lichfield Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle Town
      Staffordshire Police
      2,567 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.9% trend
      24.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      2,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      21.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcastle Town
      B North Lichfield
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,567
      2,129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,214
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.9%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcastle Town
      B North Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      884 ↑21%
      762 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      442 ↑48%
      320 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      135 ↓20%
      112 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      94 ↑59%
      150 ↑11%
      Burglary
      81 ↑25%
      59 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓21%
      138 ↑0%
      Drugs
      98 ↑21%
      51 ↑34%
      Public Order
      248 ↑19%
      188 ↑3%
      Robbery
      37 ↑32%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      303 ↑2%
      226 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↓5%
      11 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓33%
      30 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑47%
      27 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑11%
      32 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Lichfield is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcastle Town safer than North Lichfield?

      Newcastle Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,567 crimes in the last 12 months. North Lichfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,129 crimes. North Lichfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newcastle Town vs North Lichfield?

      Newcastle Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.9% — 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 Newcastle Town and North Lichfield?

      In Newcastle Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (884 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 Newcastle Town and North Lichfield?

      Newcastle Town recorded 442 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 Newcastle Town vs North Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Newcastle Town totalled 884 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 Newcastle Town and North Lichfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcastle Town recorded 2,214 crimes (now 2,567, a change of +15.9%). North Lichfield recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 2,129, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcastle Town 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. Newcastle Town has a resolution rate of 24.9% and North Lichfield has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcastle Town and North Lichfield?

      Newcastle Town 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 Newcastle Town 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 Newcastle Town or North Lichfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcastle Town 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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