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Crime in Whittington

Whittington had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 17.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 15 Lichfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% below the middle Lichfield area. Crime was level on the three months before.

WS14, Lichfield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whittington

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17.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 15Lichfield rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 5 Apr 5 May 5 Jun 7 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence853%
anti-social behaviour213%
vehicle crime213%
other crime17%
criminal damage17%
theft17%

Whittington against Lichfield

TypeWhittington per 1,000Middle Lichfield areaChange
Violence9.221.4–
Burglary02.4–
Vehicle crime2.33.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.311–
Theft and robbery1.25.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leyfields121▼ 11%
Lichfield108.4▲ 4%
Fradley53.1▼ 9%
Coton Farm48.6▼ 41%
Whittington17.30%
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 Whittington a safe area?

Whittington had about 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 15 Lichfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whittington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and vehicle crime (2).