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Crime in Armitage

Armitage had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 15 Lichfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Lichfield area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

WS15, Lichfield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Armitage

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55.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 15Lichfield rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 14 Apr 20 May 18 Jun 23 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Armitage. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2739%
anti-social behaviour1521%
public order811%
vehicle crime69%
theft57%
burglary34%
robbery23%
criminal damage11%

Armitage against Lichfield

TypeArmitage per 1,000Middle Lichfield areaChange
Violence21.421.4▼ 13%
Burglary2.42.4–
Vehicle crime4.83.9–
Anti-social behaviour11.911–
Theft and robbery5.65.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rugeley91.7▼ 1%
Brereton73.2▼ 9%
Armitage55.5▲ 19%
Handsacre52.4▲ 16%
Cannock Wood24.5▼ 17%
King's Bromley14.2▼ 40%
Longdon8.7–
See every Lichfield area ranked on the crime in Lichfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Armitage a safe area?

Armitage had about 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 15 Lichfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Armitage?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and public order (8).