Total Crime Rate
74.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Croft area has the 17th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 97th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Croft (WS7 1FF) in the last 12 months was 74.0 per 1,000 residents and was 27.5% higher than the Boney Hay & Central average (58.0 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Croft (WS7 1FF), the main crime hotspot is near Two Oaks Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boney Hay & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hilton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Colliery Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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