Coseley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coseley's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 14.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure marks a notable contrast to the national landscape, where the built-up area within Dudley demonstrates a safer profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.7% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.2 per 1,000, is 19% above the UK average, suggesting a concentrated challenge in managing interpersonal crime. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 78% above the UK average, potentially influenced by local transport infrastructure or parking patterns. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as August—a peak holiday month—could see increased tourism or empty homes, which might elevate burglary risk. However, burglary rates in Coseley fell by 33.3% from July, indicating that local deterrents or temporary factors may have mitigated this risk. The area's crime profile thus reflects a combination of persistent challenges and areas of relative strength compared to national benchmarks. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local strategies or demographic factors contribute to this divergence. The interplay between crime types and seasonal context—such as the potential for increased theft during holidays—adds nuance to the area's security picture.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, underscores a sharp shift in criminal activity. Other theft also rose sharply by 133.3%, reflecting possible changes in local dynamics. Meanwhile, bicycle theft dropped by 50%, a decrease that may align with seasonal patterns or targeted efforts. Violent crime, which constitutes 45.7% of all reported incidents, remains 19% above the UK average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing interpersonal crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 25%, a decline that could indicate effective community engagement or temporary factors. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and broader crime trends, with some categories deviating significantly from national averages.

Coseley's crime rate in August 2024 rose 14.5% compared to July, reaching 7.0 per 1,000 residents from 6.2 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in crime patterns across the built-up area. On average, 6 crimes were reported daily in August, translating to one crime for every 142 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the local context reveals a mixed picture. For instance, violence and sexual offences are 19% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 65% below. These disparities highlight the need for tailored local insights rather than broad generalisations. The population of 24,872 means each resident faces a lower probability of being directly affected than the national average, but specific crime types—such as robbery—show stark deviations that warrant attention.