Crime Rates at Chase Vale, Burntwood, WS7 3GD

Chase Vale area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 9th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chase Vale (WS7 3GD) in the last 12 months was 301.8 per 1,000 residents and was 420.4% 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 Shoplifting with 79 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -80.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 62 (≈ 91.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chase Vale (WS7 3GD), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 145 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.