Blackhall Colliery Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Blackhall Colliery recorded 64 crimes at a rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 12.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national figure, reveals a combination of crime types that diverge from broader trends. Violent and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 40.6% of all reported crimes—26 incidents in total—while property crimes, though slightly lower in volume (22 incidents), still represented a significant portion (34.4%) of the total. This imbalance between violent and property crime is noteworthy, as it suggests a local context where interpersonal conflict may be more prevalent than theft or burglary. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return of students to university and the start of the academic year, could contribute to the higher share of violent crime. However, this connection remains speculative, as no direct data on student population movements or local events is provided. The breakdown also shows that shoplifting, at 10 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), was 96% above the UK average for this category, indicating a possible link to retail activity in the area. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (25% below), remained a persistent issue, with 9 incidents reported. These findings, while informative, must be contextualised within the area’s character as a built-up residential community with historical ties to industry but no current major commercial hubs. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary compared to the UK average may reflect the absence of high-traffic retail zones or the presence of community-focused policing initiatives.

September 2023 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent offences—26 in total—comprising 40.6% of all reported crimes, compared to property crimes (22) at 34.4%. This imbalance, while not unprecedented, signals a shift in the area’s crime profile. Shoplifting, at 10 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), surged 11.1% from August, placing it 96% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 55.6% (9 to 4), aligning with a broader decline in non-violent crimes. The most abrupt change was in the ‘other crime’ category, which doubled from 1 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect unaddressed local issues or underreporting in previous months. Residents should note that while the overall crime rate is 12.5% below the UK average, the concentration of violent offences could indicate heightened tensions in social spaces or unmet needs in community support networks.

Blackhall Colliery’s crime rate in September 2023 fell to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 31.9% drop from the previous month’s rate of 10.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 143 residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects a community where crime remains a manageable but present concern. The population of 9,128 means each resident faces a relatively low probability of encountering crime, yet the concentration of violent offences—accounting for 40.6% of all reported crimes—highlights a persistent imbalance in the crime profile. The contrast between this monthly aggregate and the daily count underscores the irregularity of crime patterns, which may fluctuate with seasonal and social factors such as the start of the academic year or changes in nightlife activity.