Burglary Rates in Colton & the Ridwares

Lichfield, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

2.73 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

148

40.3 per 1,000 residents

19% below the UK average30% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Colton & the Ridwares rank?

Within Lichfield

12 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

52th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

47%

Other Crime

30%

Anti-social Behaviour

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Drug Offences

Shoplifting

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Colton & the Ridwares

Source: Census 2021 · 1,544 households

Detached 62%Semi-detached 28%Terraced 7%Flats 2%

The most common property type in Colton & the Ridwares is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.