Catshill Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Catshill during November 2024 reveals a distinct profile compared to the UK average, with violent crimes forming the largest proportion of reported incidents. Of the 56 crimes recorded, 41.1% were violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.1%, while burglary accounted for 12.5% of all crimes. This skewed distribution towards violent crime contrasts with the UK’s more balanced mix of property and violent offences, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or environmental characteristics may influence the pattern. Seasonal context adds nuance: November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to higher violent incidents. The area’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 is 30.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment relative to the national picture. However, burglary in Catshill (0.7 per 1,000) is 126% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a specific vulnerability that warrants attention. This duality—lower overall crime but higher rates in certain categories—reflects the complexity of local crime patterns, shaped by both broader trends and unique local conditions.

November 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Catshill’s crime profile. Burglary increased by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 incidents, a stark shift that outpaces the UK average by 126%. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased indoor activity or holiday-related disruptions. Criminal damage and arson also spiked by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that could reflect heightened community tensions or the impact of Bonfire Night celebrations. Conversely, other theft decreased by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases, indicating improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The crime mix itself shifted with violent crimes (41.1%) dominating over property crimes (32.4%), a stark contrast to the UK’s more balanced distribution. This violent focus is further underscored by Catshill’s 15% below UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.2 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in this area. However, the spike in burglary highlights a local challenge: while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories reveal vulnerabilities that require targeted strategies. For residents, the 133.3% rise in burglary is a clear signal to review home security measures, particularly as the month’s darker evenings may have created conditions conducive to such crimes.

Catshill’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 represents a 19.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, a rise that, while notable, still keeps the area well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 56 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 2 crimes per day—a daily figure that places Catshill in the lower bracket of UK built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 10,553 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 188 residents over the month, a ratio that suggests a relatively low level of personal exposure to crime. This monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualizes the 5.3 per 1,000 rate in terms of everyday experience rather than abstract statistics. Compared to the previous month, the increase in crime rate may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the end of the university term or the start of holiday shopping, which can alter local crime dynamics. However, Catshill’s overall position remains significantly safer than the UK average, with the 30.3% gap underscoring the effectiveness of local policing or community resilience. This contrast between the area’s lower-than-average overall crime rate and its above-average burglary figures highlights the need for nuanced policy responses, ensuring that improvements in one area do not come at the expense of vulnerabilities in others.