Coleshill Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area's crime profile reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 21.4% of all incidents — a rate 66% below the UK average. Burglary and vehicle crime together make up 35.7% of reported crimes, with burglary alone at 0.7 per 1,000 (106% above the UK average). The data suggests a combination of local factors, with August's peak holiday season likely contributing to the 80% drop in criminal damage and arson compared to July. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes (from zero to four incidents) indicates a shifting pattern that requires further attention. Violence and sexual offences, while still present, are lower than the UK average, consistent with Coleshill's character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area where community policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining lower levels of violent crime. The seasonal context of August — a time of increased tourism and empty homes — appears to have had a mixed impact, reducing some crime types while highlighting vulnerabilities in others.

August saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with four incidents reported — a sharp rise from zero in July. This contrasts with significant declines in other categories: violent crimes fell by 66.7% (from 18 to 6), anti-social behaviour dropped by 50% (from 8 to 4), and criminal damage and arson plummeted by 80% (from 10 to 2). The crime mix shifted with property crimes (burglary and vehicle crime) accounting for 35.7% of all incidents — a higher proportion than the UK average for property crime. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 106% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability. Conversely, violence and sexual offences in Coleshill (0.9 per 1,000) are 66% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective community interventions or lower risk factors in this built-up area. Residents might find the 80% reduction in criminal damage and arson particularly reassuring, especially during the peak holiday season when empty homes can increase burglary risks.

Coleshill's August 2023 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 49.9% decrease from July's 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained reduction in reported incidents. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with residents experiencing roughly one crime per day over the month — a rate that translates to one reported crime for every 251 residents. The daily crime count, while low, underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. When scaled to the local population, the 28 total crimes recorded in August equate to a monthly exposure of 1-in-251, a figure that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. This context is particularly striking when compared to the UK's broader picture, where the average resident faces a 1-in-124 risk of crime in a given month. The reduction in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, coupled with the drop in criminal damage and arson, suggests a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts may be contributing to this trend.