Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brazier Close area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 128th 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 Brazier Close (WS7 3QT) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 39.4% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average (54.4 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -7.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brazier Close (WS7 3QT), the main crime hotspot is near Willett Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | New Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Murcott End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Union Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Walk | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Follows End | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Willett Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Willett Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Church Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Street | — |
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