Coppull Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coppull's crime profile in October 2023 continued to reflect a consistently low rate of criminal activity, with an overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—46.2% below the UK average. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, highlights a persistent trend of safety that has positioned Coppull as an outlier in national crime statistics. The breakdown of crimes reveals a clear dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 16 of the 36 total incidents (44.4% of the total), though this category still remained 30% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 8 incidents (22.2% of the total), marking a 22% deficit compared to the national rate. These patterns may be influenced by the area's built-up character, where higher population density and proximity to urban centres could contribute to both the prevalence of certain offences and the effectiveness of local policing efforts. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as the return of Halloween and the transition to darker evenings may have temporarily increased the visibility of anti-social behaviour and other crimes. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes—such as burglary or shoplifting—suggests that community-focused initiatives or environmental design features may be deterring such activities. The low levels of property crime, particularly the 83% deficit in public order offences compared to the UK average, could indicate a combination of effective local policing and the area's relatively small scale, which may limit opportunities for such crimes to occur. As October progressed, the stable crime rate and the absence of dramatic shifts in offence types reinforce the notion that Coppull's safety profile remains distinct from broader UK trends, though ongoing vigilance will be necessary to maintain this status.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'drugs' offences compared to the previous month, with both categories rising from one to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent, non-property offences becoming more prominent. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 46.7%—a decline from 15 to 8 incidents—suggesting a possible reduction in public order issues during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, comprising 44.4% of all reported crimes, yet still falling 30% below the UK average for this category. The absence of shoplifting and public order crimes in the previous month, coupled with their return in October, may reflect seasonal patterns such as Halloween activities or changes in community behaviour as clocks went back. These fluctuations, while minor, underscore the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the need for ongoing monitoring.

Coppull's crime rate remained stable at 4.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, matching the figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity, though seasonal factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a localised frequency of one crime per day. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-231 chance of encountering a reported crime during October—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's overall safety profile compared to national averages. With a population of 8,321, this equates to 36 total crimes spread across the community, underscoring the relatively sparse nature of criminal incidents in this built-up area. The stability in crime rates contrasts with broader UK trends, where October typically sees a slight uptick in violence and property crimes due to darker evenings and seasonal transitions. However, Coppull's data does not align with this pattern, suggesting local factors—such as community engagement or environmental design—may be contributing to its distinct crime profile.