Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Lichfield, WS13 7DN

Orchard Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 64th 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 Orchard Close (WS13 7DN) in the last 12 months was 94.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.8% higher than the Chadsmead average (82.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (WS13 7DN), the main crime hotspot is near Terry Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.