Total Crime Rate
86.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ellsmore Meadow area has the 25th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 78th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ellsmore Meadow (WS13 6NJ) in the last 12 months was 86.0 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% higher than the Chadsmead average (72.3 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 45.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ellsmore Meadow (WS13 6NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Armada Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Thropp Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chadsmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Maltings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thropp Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newbold Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Armada Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathcot Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ellsmore Meadow | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burwaye Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lawrence Way | Under investigation |
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