Coleshill (North Warwickshire) Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill's crime profile in December 2024 reveals a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences dominating the landscape. The overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents—28.2% above the UK average—reflects a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in vehicle crime, which constitutes 26.6% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000, is 500% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or parking arrangements that could be exacerbated by festive shopping activity and dark winter evenings. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000 (49% above the UK average), and burglary (1.1 per 1,000, 255% above the UK average) further highlight property-focused crime patterns. While violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) are 26% below the UK average, this category's relatively lower prevalence may indicate a safer environment for personal safety during the festive season. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended dark hours, and holiday-related absences—likely contributes to the rise in property crimes. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (6 incidents, a 500% month-on-month rise) suggests targeted vandalism that may not be directly attributable to seasonal factors alone. These patterns, while concerning, provide a baseline for understanding how local dynamics interact with broader national trends in crime statistics.

December 2024 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising 142.9% to 17 incidents (26.6% of total crimes), far exceeding the UK average by 500%. This surge likely reflects increased vehicle movement during the festive shopping season and potentially lax security at residential parking areas. Burglary also spiked by 166.7%, jumping from 3 to 8 incidents, a rate 255% above the UK average. This could be linked to holiday-related absences from homes, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, due to reduced nightlife activity during the Christmas period. The 31.6% drop in violence and sexual offences, though modest, contrasts with the UK average, where this category typically remains higher. Residents may find the 500% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it suggests targeted vandalism during the festive season.

Coleshill's crime rate rose sharply in December 2024, jumping 30.5% from 7.0 to 9.1 per 1,000 residents compared to November. This places the area 28.2% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Locally, 2 crimes were reported per day on average, equating to a 1-in-110 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance during the festive period. With a population of 7,024, the area's relatively small size means each reported crime has a more visible impact on the community. The rise in vehicle crime, which is 500% above the UK average, suggests particular vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or parking arrangements that warrant closer attention.