Coseley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Coseley recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure marks a continuation of the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents (55 cases), closely followed by vehicle crime (12.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). The balance between property and violent crimes was strikingly even, with both categories contributing 55 incidents each. This parity suggests a combination of factors, including the built-up nature of Coseley as a post-industrial town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. Seasonal context may also play a role: as a winter month, February typically sees lower outdoor activity, which could contribute to the relative absence of crimes like shoplifting and public order offences. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at this level raises questions about local social dynamics or unmet policing needs. Vehicle crime remains a notable concern, with Coseley’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) 62% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s reliance on car-based transport and the presence of industrial or commercial zones. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both violent and property crime without neglecting the unique character of the built-up area.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime increased by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), while drugs-related offences rose by 200% (from 1 to 3), and other theft surged by 200% (from 3 to 9). These sharp increases contrast with notable decreases in public order offences (-66.7%, from 9 to 3), shoplifting (-61.9%, from 21 to 8), and burglary (-55.6%, from 18 to 8). The property-violent crime balance remains a defining feature, with both categories tied at 55 incidents. This parity is unusual, as property crimes typically outnumber violent crimes in built-up areas. However, it may reflect the dual pressures of residential safety concerns and the presence of commercial hubs that attract both opportunistic and targeted crimes. Coseley’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) is 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts in community policing or targeted interventions may be yielding results. Conversely, vehicle crime remains a stark outlier, with Coseley’s rate 62% above the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in other crime and theft-related offences could indicate emerging patterns that warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Coseley’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 in February 2025 represents a 2.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 24,872 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 188 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Coseley in a relatively safer position compared to many areas with higher crime rates, though it is not without its challenges. The comparison to the UK average underscores the area’s overall success in maintaining lower crime levels, yet specific categories like vehicle crime and drugs-related offences highlight areas where local conditions diverge from national trends. For instance, the 62% higher rate of vehicle crime in Coseley compared to the UK average may be linked to the area’s infrastructure, such as industrial zones or commuter routes, which attract vehicle-related incidents. These comparisons offer valuable context for residents and policymakers, illustrating both the strengths and vulnerabilities of Coseley’s crime profile within the broader UK landscape.