Coseley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Coseley's crime rate at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10% below the UK average of 7.0. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 70 cases, accounting for nearly half of all crimes, while vehicle crime and burglary followed with 18 and 14 incidents respectively. The month's patterns align with seasonal factors: Christmas shopping, reduced daylight, and holiday-related absences may have contributed to property crime trends. Despite the overall rate remaining below the UK average, certain categories deviated significantly. Vehicle crime, for example, was 89% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area's infrastructure or traffic density. Similarly, burglary's 114% excess over the UK average might be linked to local housing arrangements or security practices. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, empty homes, and increased foot traffic in retail areas—likely influenced these trends. While the rate of violent crime was 9% above the UK average, the drop in robbery and anti-social behaviour suggests some areas of improvement. These patterns illustrate the combination of local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms that shape Coseley's crime profile.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 120% increase in other theft, rising from 5 to 11 incidents. This surge, paired with a 100% jump in bicycle theft, contrasts sharply with declines in robbery (-66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-66.7%). Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category (70 cases, 44.9% of total crimes), but their rate (2.8 per 1,000) was 9% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 89% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as increased car usage or parking density. Burglary also exceeded the UK average by 114%.1% compared to November. These shifts suggest seasonal influences, with December's dark evenings and holiday-related disruptions potentially contributing to property crime trends.

Coseley's crime rate rose 6.1% in December 2025 compared to November, moving from 5.9 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This places it 10% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a position it has maintained despite the upward trend. Locally, the monthly figure translates to roughly 5 crimes per day, with 1 reported crime occurring for every 159 residents over the course of the month. This daily rate suggests a steady but manageable level of activity, though the increase from the previous month indicates shifting patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Coseley remains safer than the UK average, the rise in specific categories like other theft and vehicle crime suggests targeted areas of concern that may require closer attention. The 1-in-159 figure, though low, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in high-risk zones.