Coseley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Coseley’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with the area’s built-up nature and proximity to Dudley’s urban core likely influencing crime patterns. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.5% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 17% below the UK average. This may be attributed to the area’s relatively stable community structures and the presence of local policing initiatives, though the exact impact of these factors remains speculative. Shoplifting and vehicle crime emerged as notable concerns, with the former 59% above the UK average and the latter 114% above. These spikes could be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween, which often correlates with increased retail theft, or to the area’s commuter traffic patterns, which may heighten opportunities for vehicle-related crimes. The breakdown also showed a marked decrease in public order offences, down by 33.3% compared to September, suggesting potential improvements in local community engagement or policing efforts. Coseley’s overall crime profile highlights a combination of demographic characteristics, seasonal dynamics, and localized economic activity, all of which warrant continued monitoring.

October saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 166.7% to 24 incidents — a stark departure from the previous month’s 9 cases. This surge may partly explain the area’s 59% above UK average rate for shoplifting, a category typically driven by retail environments. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 31.6%, from 79 to 54 cases, aligning with the category’s 17% below UK average. The sharp rise in drug-related crimes (+300%) from 1 to 4 incidents raises questions about localized factors, though the overall rate remains 29% below the UK average. For residents, the 166 total crimes reported in October — equivalent to 5 per day — provides a tangible context for community safety planning. These changes underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as retail zones and transport hubs.

Coseley's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though local patterns still diverge from national trends. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that may feel higher to residents given the area’s compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 150 residents experienced a reported crime, a rate that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile. Coseley’s population of 24,872 means each crime has a measurable impact on local communities, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or commercial activity. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with some categories, such as shoplifting, which surged by 166.7% compared to September, highlighting localized pressures that may not be fully captured in aggregated national statistics.