Crime Rates at New Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XY

New Street area has the 34th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 171st 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 New Street (WS7 3XY) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Street (WS7 3XY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 103 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.