Norton Canes vs South Lichfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Norton Canes Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      South Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Norton Canes vs South Lichfield Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Norton Canes
      Staffordshire Police
      732 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      South Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      685 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norton Canes
      B South Lichfield
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      732
      685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      728
      578
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norton Canes
      B South Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      296 ↓9%
      246 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑38%
      107 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓11%
      36 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↑19%
      69 ↑11%
      Burglary
      20 ↓33%
      42 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓44%
      39 ↑18%
      Drugs
      15 ↑114%
      18 ↑125%
      Public Order
      46 ↓10%
      62 ↑63%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑39%
      35 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑54%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norton Canes safer than South Lichfield?

      Norton Canes has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 732 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 Norton Canes vs South Lichfield?

      Norton Canes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — 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 Norton Canes and South Lichfield?

      In Norton Canes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 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 Norton Canes and South Lichfield?

      Norton Canes recorded 73 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 Norton Canes vs South Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Norton Canes totalled 296 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 Norton Canes and South Lichfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton Canes recorded 728 crimes (now 732, a change of +0.6%). South Lichfield recorded 578 crimes previously (now 685, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Canes 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. Norton Canes has a resolution rate of 26.8% and South Lichfield has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norton Canes and South Lichfield?

      Norton Canes 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 Norton Canes 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 Norton Canes or South Lichfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.