Newcastle West vs South Lichfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Newcastle West Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      South Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Newcastle West vs South Lichfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle West
      Staffordshire Police
      1,736 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.5% trend
      14.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      South Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      685 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcastle West
      B South Lichfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,736
      685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,453
      578
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.5%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.9%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcastle West
      B South Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      689 ↑18%
      246 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      363 ↑43%
      107 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑41%
      36 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑44%
      69 ↑11%
      Burglary
      48 ↓2%
      42 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓4%
      39 ↑18%
      Drugs
      42 ↑20%
      18 ↑125%
      Public Order
      121 ↑7%
      62 ↑63%
      Robbery
      15 ↑67%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↑7%
      35 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓36%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓6%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑38%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Lichfield is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcastle West safer than South Lichfield?

      Newcastle West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,736 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 Newcastle West vs South Lichfield?

      Newcastle West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.5% — 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 Newcastle West and South Lichfield?

      In Newcastle West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (689 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 Newcastle West and South Lichfield?

      Newcastle West recorded 363 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 Newcastle West vs South Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Newcastle West totalled 689 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 Newcastle West and South Lichfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcastle West recorded 1,453 crimes (now 1,736, a change of +19.5%). South Lichfield recorded 578 crimes previously (now 685, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcastle West 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. Newcastle West has a resolution rate of 14.9% and South Lichfield has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcastle West and South Lichfield?

      Newcastle West 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 Newcastle West 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 Newcastle West or South Lichfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcastle West and South 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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