Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Alrewas & Fradley , and the 142nd lowest 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 Church Lane (WS13 8NJ) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% lower than the Alrewas & Fradley average (56.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (WS13 8NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rykneld Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bycars Farm Croft (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alrewas & Fradley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moor | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rykneld Street | Under investigation |
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