Coleshill Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 39 crimes in May 2023, equating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents — 30% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. For an area of 7,024 residents, this means that over the course of the month, one in every 180 people experienced a reported crime, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low exposure to criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents (14 cases), followed by burglary (15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). This distribution suggests a mix of personal and property-related concerns, though the violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 28% below the UK average. Seasonal factors in May — such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — may have contributed to the prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour, though no direct correlation can be drawn without further data. The area's crime profile remains distinct from the national average, with burglary rates significantly higher than the UK's 0.3 per 1,000, but other categories like public order and shoplifting showing marked improvements. This suggests a combination of local conditions and national trends, requiring careful analysis to identify patterns that could inform targeted interventions.

May 2023 saw a 300% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 1 to 4, and a 100% rise in theft from the person, with one reported incident. Shoplifting also doubled from zero to three, though this remains below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 70% from 10 to 3, a significant drop that may reflect changes in local parking patterns or increased enforcement. Burglary, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 190% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in residential security. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management of public order. These shifts indicate a mixed picture: while some categories show marked improvement, others require targeted intervention to address disparities.

Coleshill's crime rate in May 2023 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, an 11.3% decrease from April's 6.3 rate. This means the area is now 30% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a sustained gap that reflects consistent local policing strategies. Over the 31 days of May, 39 crimes were reported — roughly one per day — a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 180 residents. For context, this equates to a 1-in-180 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month, significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that Coleshill's crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average, with no major spikes in violent or property crimes. This suggests that community-focused initiatives and local enforcement may be maintaining a stable environment, though the sharp increase in certain categories like other theft deserves closer attention.