Brereton vs Lichfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Brereton

WS15 · Staffordshire

127

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Shoplifting15

Lichfield

WS13 · Staffordshire

232

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Shoplifting33

Brereton has less crime — 127 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lichfield recorded notably higher crime than Brereton in April 2026 — 232 vs 127 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Lichfield records significantly more (79 vs 51 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brereton or Lichfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 127 vs 232 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Brereton and Lichfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Brereton recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 79 in Lichfield. Overall, Brereton had fewer total crimes (127 vs 232).

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