Crime Rates at Waterloo Croft, Lichfield, WS14 0GF

Waterloo Croft area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 33rd 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 Waterloo Croft (WS14 0GF) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 82.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waterloo Croft (WS14 0GF), the main crime hotspot is near Claypit Lane. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.