Blackhall Colliery Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 9,128, Blackhall Colliery recorded 50 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a generally low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime types were criminal damage and arson (24% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (22%), and anti-social behaviour (16%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the high incidence of criminal damage and arson—1.3 per 1,000 residents—compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggests localized factors such as property maintenance challenges or environmental vulnerabilities. The lower rates of violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, which are 52% below the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s demographic profile and the limited presence of nightlife or high-traffic zones. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the breakdown highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where property-related crimes are concentrated. The relatively low crime burden, combined with the seasonal context, illustrates an area where community-focused strategies may be more effective than broad-based policing measures.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, public order offences, and robbery, with vehicle crime tripling from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as colder weather prompting more vehicle-related incidents or targeted thefts. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 59.3%, from 27 to 11, a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull in activity typical of built-up areas during winter. The category of criminal damage and arson stood out as 141% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by the area’s older housing stock or maintenance challenges. Meanwhile, burglary and other thefts fell sharply, with burglary dropping by 75% from 4 to 1, linked to improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the winter months. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Blackhall Colliery, where specific categories are affected by seasonal and local factors.

Blackhall Colliery’s crime rate in February 2024 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. For context, this equates to a 1-in-183 chance of being directly affected by crime, which is lower than the national monthly exposure rate. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s relatively low crime burden, particularly when compared to other parts of the UK with higher rates of violent and property crimes.