Catshill Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Catshill's November 2023 crime picture reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by seasonal factors and local patterns. With a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—40% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently lower-than-average exposure to crime. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.9% of all reported incidents, a rate 46% below the UK average for this category. This suggests a combination of local demographics and the nature of crime, with violence being less frequent than in other parts of the country. Property crimes, however, formed a significant portion of the total, with other theft and anti-social behaviour contributing 17% and 14.9% respectively. These figures may reflect the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where retail activity and public spaces create opportunities for certain types of crime. The month's seasonal context—including Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—likely contributed to fluctuations in specific categories. For instance, the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, but Catshill's rate was 82% below that figure, possibly linked to lower foot traffic or effective local policing. Meanwhile, the 46% gap between Catshill's violence rate and the UK average could indicate a safer environment for public interactions. share of violent crimes remains a concern for community safety. This mix of crime types suggests a need for targeted interventions that address both personal safety and property protection, while also considering the impact of seasonal events on local crime patterns.

November 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in Catshill's crime profile, with other theft jumping 300% from two incidents to eight. This surge may partly explain the overall 14.4% rise in the area's crime rate compared to October. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% as incidents dropped from four to one, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which remains 82% higher than Catshill's rate. The balance of crime types also reveals a notable pattern: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.9% of reported incidents, property crimes collectively made up 53.2%, reflecting a mix of personal and economic factors. Anti-social behaviour increased by 75%, suggesting heightened tensions in community spaces during the month. These changes, though not uniformly significant, indicate a dynamic local environment where retail activity and seasonal events may influence crime trends.

Catshill's crime rate in November 2023 rose 14.4% compared to October 2023, moving from 3.9 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 225 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, it highlights the importance of local context in interpreting crime statistics. The population of 10,553 means that each resident is statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime than the national average, though the rise in specific categories warrants attention. This figure is particularly useful for residents seeking to understand their personal risk profile in relation to broader trends.