Catshill Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Catshill's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, though specific crime patterns reveal localised dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents (16 cases), a rate 42% below the UK average. Shoplifting emerged as the second most frequent crime, with 12 reported cases (23.5% of total), a figure 80% higher than the UK average. This stark contrast underscores the influence of local retail environments, which may see increased activity during the back-to-school season and university freshers' week. Anti-social behaviour (13.7% of total) and public order offences (11.8%) also featured prominently. The seasonal context of September, marked by the transition from summer to autumn, may contribute to these patterns, with evenings drawing in and school routines resuming. While the overall crime rate suggests a safe environment, the sharp rise in shoplifting indicates the need for targeted measures in retail areas. The balance between property and violent crimes shows a slight tilt toward property-related offences, with 47.1% of total crimes falling into this category, though this remains well below the UK average. This data illustrates a community where broader safety measures coexist with specific vulnerabilities that require attention.

September saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 12 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the 80% gap between Catshill's shoplifting rate (1.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could reflect local retail patterns or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 27.3%, dropping from 22 to 16, a decline that aligns with Catshill's rate (1.5 per 1,000) being 42% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 40%, with 7 incidents reported, though this remains 40% below the UK average. Public order offences increased by 50%, moving from 4 to 6, a shift that may connect to the back-to-school season and increased foot traffic in local areas. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of crime dynamics in a small built-up area, where specific local conditions can drive divergent outcomes.

Catshill's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to August, with no change (0.0%) in the overall rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no immediate spike or dip in criminal activity over the past month. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day, a figure that may help residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily routines. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Catshill well below the UK average when scaled to its population. While the overall rate is 35.1% lower than the UK average, this stability contrasts with the sharp 300% increase in shoplifting, highlighting the need to examine specific crime categories for deeper insights. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Catshill remains a relatively low-crime area, though localized trends within the breakdown warrant closer attention.