Coseley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coseley’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area’s built-up urban character. With a total crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents — 21.1% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a lower-than-national-level prevalence of crime. The most significant category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 43.6% of all incidents, a proportion consistent with patterns seen in other urban centres where population density and social interactions contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Property crimes, particularly shoplifting and criminal damage, followed closely, reflecting the influence of retail environments and public spaces in a built-up area. November’s seasonal context — marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday — likely contributed to the spike in shoplifting, as evidenced by the 128.6% month-on-month increase. While the overall rate remains stable, the dominance of violent crime over property crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with high social interaction, such as town centres. The lower-than-UK-average rates for anti-social behaviour and burglary indicate that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be mitigating certain risks. However, the rise in 'other crime' — a category that includes unclassified incidents — highlights gaps in data clarity or potential emerging issues requiring further scrutiny. This month’s data underscores the combination of urban demographics, seasonal activity, and local crime patterns, offering a nuanced view of Coseley’s security landscape.

November 2024 saw a 128.6% increase in shoplifting, rising from seven to sixteen incidents. This spike aligns with the timing of Black Friday sales, a period when retail areas in built-up areas like Coseley often experience heightened theft activity. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 56.3%, from sixteen to seven incidents, possibly reflecting increased police visibility during the festive season or seasonal changes in residential activity. Anti-social behaviour remained 73% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may indicate community initiatives or local demographics that reduce such incidents. 'other crime' — a category encompassing unclassified incidents — surged by 300%, from one to four cases, suggesting the need for further classification or investigation into these reports. This shift in crime mix highlights the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, even within a stable overall rate.

Coseley’s crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations, though the underlying patterns in crime type distribution reveal deeper insights. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the ongoing presence of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 167 residents — a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 24,872. This ratio highlights that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the impact of individual crimes is still felt by a portion of the community. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Coseley’s lower crime rate is not a reflection of complete safety, but rather a balance between the frequency of incidents and the size of the population.