Monthly Crime Statistics

Coppull Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Coppull's December 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents is 41.4% below the UK average, with violent crime comprising 50% of all incidents. A 50% drop in public order offences highlights shifting local crime trends.

34
Total Crimes
4.1
Per 1,000 People
7
UK Average
-5.5%
vs Previous Month

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The crime mix in Coppull during December 2025 reveals a distinct local dynamic, with violent crime accounting for 50% of all incidents compared to 18% for property crimes. This imbalance suggests that the area's crime profile is shaped by factors such as seasonal patterns and community-specific social dynamics. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places Coppull 41.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 50% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 23.5%) and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 8.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of December, which includes dark evenings, holiday-related social activity, and the peak of Christmas shopping. The higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area, where community interactions and social gatherings could contribute to such patterns. However, the rate of violent crime remains 22% below the UK average, indicating that while the area experiences a notable share of violent incidents, it is still relatively safer in this category compared to the national benchmark. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 8% above the UK average suggests that while the overall crime rate is low, specific challenges persist in managing this category of offences. The small population of 8,321 residents further contextualises the crime statistics, as the rate is spread across a relatively compact community, which may influence both the frequency and visibility of incidents. This analysis underscores the importance of understanding local factors in interpreting crime data, rather than relying solely on national comparisons.

December 2025 saw a 13.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 15 to 17 incidents, though this category remains 22% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 20%, from 10 to 8 incidents, yet it still exceeds the UK average by 8%, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000. A notable shift was the 100% rise in possession of weapons, with one incident reported in December after none in November—a category 43% above the UK average. The balance of crime types reveals a higher proportion of violent crimes (50% of all incidents) compared to property crimes (18%), a pattern consistent with the area's seasonal context—dark evenings and holiday-related social dynamics likely influencing such trends. The 50% reduction in public order offences may indicate a potential easing of tensions during the festive period, though the increase in violent crime underscores the need for continued vigilance in community engagement and local policing strategies. Residents may find the 50% drop in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible correlation with holiday-related community activities and reduced outdoor gatherings.

Coppull's December 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents reflects a 5.5% decline from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000, underscoring a subtle but consistent trend in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the community's small population of 8,321 residents. When scaled to monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 245 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a way that is relatable to local residents. The population size further amplifies the rarity of crime in Coppull, as the rate is spread across a relatively small community. This comparison highlights how the area's crime profile diverges from national trends, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour being the most prominent categories. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a broader pattern of safety that is above the national benchmark for several key offence types. The balance between violent and property crimes also reveals a distinct local dynamic, with the former accounting for 50% of all incidents compared to 18% for property crimes, a pattern that may partly reflect the area's seasonal context—dark evenings and holiday-related social dynamics likely influencing such trends. The small population and built-up nature of the area suggest that community cohesion and local policing efforts may play a role in maintaining this lower crime rate, despite the challenges posed by seasonal factors.

Crime Breakdown - December 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences17250%
Anti-social behaviour8123.5%
Criminal damage and arson30.48.8%
Other theft20.25.9%
Vehicle crime10.12.9%
Possession of weapons10.12.9%
Other crime10.12.9%
Public order10.12.9%

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Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

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