Coseley Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Coseley's built-up area recorded 174 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—15.7% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised against Coseley's population of 24,872, translates to roughly one crime for every 143 residents over the course of the month. The area's crime profile was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 60.9% of all incidents (106 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000, 55% below Coseley's rate). Anti-social behaviour and public order offences formed the next largest shares, at 8.1% and 6.9% respectively, both well below UK averages. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where high foot traffic during summer festivals may contribute to spikes in violent incidents. Seasonal factors such as schools being out and increased tourism likely amplified the visibility of crimes, particularly in public spaces. The relatively low property crime rate (32 cases) compared to the UK average suggests a possible combination of effective community policing, limited retail presence, or demographic factors that reduce opportunities for theft. The data highlights a stark contrast between violent crime rates and property crime rates, which may reflect the socio-economic dynamics of Coseley, where concerns over personal safety appear to outweigh property-related risks. This imbalance is consistent with other similar urban centres where violent crime rates are higher due to concentrated populations and transient communities.

July saw a 200% surge in other thefts, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, while public order offences doubled to 12 cases. This spike contrasts with an 80% drop in burglary and a 66.7% decrease in shoplifting, suggesting shifting priorities among offenders. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 60.9% of all crimes, were 55% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting a localised concentration of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 58% below the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000, a trend that may reflect community policing efforts or demographic factors unique to Coseley. For residents, the 55% increase in drug-related offences from 1 to 2 cases offers a concrete data point on emerging local challenges.

Coseley's July 2023 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.2% decline from June's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 6 crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 143 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban centres where population density and community engagement influence reporting rates. The decrease in burglary (down 80%) and shoplifting (down 66.7%) suggests potential shifts in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic or increased police presence during summer festivals.