Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale , and the 90th lowest 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 Chester Road (WS9 0PY) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Bourne Vale average (99.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -78.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road (WS9 0PY), the main crime hotspot is near Fotherley Brook Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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