Operated by: Staffordshire Police
https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2904/Lichfield-RuralThe countryside around Lichfield is amongst the most attractive in the region and is a popular choice for families looking to live the rural life.
The area is dotted with picturesque villages, delightful country churches and some of the best country pubs in Britain.
One surprise village is Armitage, a name known throughout the world thanks to the Armitage Shanks factory which produces high quality bathroom suites for export.
The area is popular with walkers and boaters thanks to the Trent and Mersey canal which threads its way through the heart of the area. The village of Handsacre is a popular choice for young families.
Current Priorities
Issue
Preventing and disrupting vehicle crime, as identified from feedback from the community and monitoring crime statistics.
Action
Local officers are actively tackling vehicle crime by working alongside key specialists in criminal investigations, forensics, roads policing team, and in coordination with neighbouring policing teams and police forces. We are conducting both overt and covert operations to disrupt offending and bring offenders to justice.
Upcoming Events
Meet & Greet Local PCSO - Hill Ridware
Where: Hill Ridware Village Hall
When: 25 September 2025 at 11:00 - 25 September 2025 at 12:00
Drop in Hill Ridware Village Hall
Where: Hill Ridware Village Hall
When: 25 September 2025 at 11:00 - 25 September 2025 at 12:00
Meet your local PCSO
Where: Hammerwich Cricket Club
When: 29 September 2025 at 00:00 - 29 September 2025 at 00:00
Village Open Day, Armitage with Handsacre
Where: Shropshire Brook Road
When: 5 October 2025 at 11:30 - 5 October 2025 at 14:30
Police Pop Up Surgery Longdon Village Hall
Where: Brook End
When: 7 October 2025 at 15:00 - 7 October 2025 at 16:00
Pop Up Police Surgery Longdon Village Hall
Where: Brook End
When: 7 October 2025 at 15:15 - 7 October 2025 at 17:00
Colton village pop up surgery
Where: Bellamour lane
When: 28 October 2025 at 15:00 - 28 October 2025 at 16:00
Chat with your local PCSO
Where: Burntwood Road
When: 31 October 2025 at 10:00 - 31 October 2025 at 11:00
walk about with local PCSO's
Where: Hammerwich cricket club , burntwood road
When: 25 November 2025 at 14:30 - 25 November 2025 at 15:30
Ridware Walkabout
Where: Uttoxeter Road
When: 16 December 2025 at 15:00 - 16 December 2025 at 16:00