Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scott Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 39th 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 Scott Close (WS14 9DB) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.0% lower than the Chadsmead average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Scott Close (WS14 9DB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A51, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Victory 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 | Vehicle crime | Greenwood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Birmingham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wiltell Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wiltell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | John Wilks Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Davidson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St John Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Close | Under investigation |
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