Catshill Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Catshill's crime profile in October 2023 highlights a stark contrast to the UK average, with its overall rate of 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents placing it 51.2% below the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Bromsgrove, home to 10,553 residents, continues to demonstrate a crime picture shaped by its relatively small population and suburban character. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, comprising 31.7% of all crimes, yet this rate remained 56% below the UK average—a testament to local policing efforts and community engagement. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, though both were significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting incidents spiking 300% compared to September. While the area's low crime rates suggest effective community management, the 100% above-average robbery rate indicates areas for further scrutiny. These figures, combined with the area's demographic and geographic traits, illustrate a place where crime prevention strategies appear to be working.

October saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with shoplifting incidents rising 300% from one to four cases—a jump that may reflect increased retail activity or seasonal shopping patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 71.4%, likely linked to the end of school term holidays and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.7% of all crimes, but this rate was 56% below the UK average. Robbery rates in Catshill were 100% above the UK average, a rare outlier that may point to specific local factors such as targeted incidents or reporting trends. These shifts illustrate how seasonal transitions and localized conditions can influence crime profiles, even within areas that generally perform well relative to national benchmarks.

Catshill's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 33.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the transition from autumn to winter may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency but consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 257 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while statistically significant, underscores the relatively low overall risk compared to national averages. The population context further highlights that Catshill's 10,553 residents are spread across a built-up area within Bromsgrove, where community-focused policing and local infrastructure may contribute to maintaining lower crime rates despite the absence of major urban hubs.