Coleshill Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a notable shift in Coleshill's crime profile, with overall rates remaining just 1.2% below the UK average at 8.4 per 1,000 residents. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences (18 cases), accounted for 30.5% of all reported crimes, a figure that aligns with the area's status as a built-up area within North Warwickshire. This category's rate of 2.6 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, a consistent pattern that may reflect the community's relatively low population density and strong local policing presence. Other theft (11 cases) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases) followed as the second and third most common crimes, with the former's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 being 146% above the UK average. This anomaly raises questions about local factors such as increased summer activity or targeted crime patterns. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have contributed to these trends, with vehicle crime likely rising due to increased traffic and open-air activity. However, the absence of a comparable spike in public order offences (4 cases, 6.8% of total) suggests that while summer activity is a factor, other variables such as local initiatives or community engagement may be moderating some aspects of the crime picture. The relatively low rates of burglary (1 case) and robbery (1 case), both 69% and 100% below UK averages respectively, further underscore the area's unique characteristics, influenced by its built-up nature and community-focused infrastructure.

The most striking shift in June was the 175% surge in 'other theft' cases, rising from 4 to 11. This category, which includes crimes like theft from vehicles and shops, now accounts for 18.6% of all reported crimes. This jump, coupled with a 166.7% increase in vehicle crime (from 3 to 8), suggests a potential link to summer activity patterns. These two categories are 146% and 134% above the UK average respectively, highlighting Coleshill's divergence from national trends. In contrast, burglary dropped by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors. The violence and sexual offences category, at 30.5% of all crimes, remained 11% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area's relatively low population density and community-oriented policing efforts.

Coleshill's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 51.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.6 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 1.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day over the 30-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 119 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects a shift from the previous month's quieter profile. The population context is key: with 7,024 residents, the area's small size means each crime has a more visible impact on the community. This contrast between the local and national scales highlights how even modest increases can shape perceptions of safety in smaller built-up areas.