Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allington Avenue area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 117th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Allington Avenue (WS13 6PF) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% lower 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allington Avenue (WS13 6PF), 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 | Ellsmore Meadow | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadbent Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newbold Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alamein Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Armada Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lawrence Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thropp Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burwaye Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathcot Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Broadbent Close | Under investigation |
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