Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Island area has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale , and the 138th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Island (B78 3PP) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% lower than the Bourne Vale average (99.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Island (B78 3PP), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Drive. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | A453 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oak Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Oak Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A453 | Under investigation |
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