Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Lane area has the 31st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 160th 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 Hill Lane (WS7 1LS) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 21.0% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Lane (WS7 1LS), the main crime hotspot is near Lodge Rise. Police recorded 9 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 | Rugeley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shakespeare Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Earl Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lance Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Calvary Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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