Coleshill Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill’s crime rate in March 2024 reached 9.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.2% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked increase follows a seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially influencing crime patterns. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (25% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and vehicle crime (17.2%). Violence and sexual offences, at 2.3 per 1,000, were 14% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing efforts or demographic factors. However, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime were significantly higher than national rates, with the latter being 240% above the UK average. This suggests that Coleshill’s built-up environment, with limited parking or high traffic areas, may contribute to vehicle-related crimes. The seasonal context of March—characterised by the end of winter and the start of spring—could have influenced outdoor activity and crime opportunities. The breakdown of crimes highlights a need for targeted community engagement, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which are elevated compared to the UK average. While the overall crime rate is concerning, the specific nature of the increase—particularly in property and public order offences—underscores the importance of local awareness and policing strategies tailored to Coleshill’s unique characteristics.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 700% increase in criminal damage and arson, jumping from one incident in February to eight in March. This spike, combined with a 400% rise in other theft (from one to five cases), signals a concerning shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour also remained a pressing issue, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—47% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 240% higher than the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Coleshill’s built-up area and potential parking challenges. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, though this decrease contrasts with the overall upward trend. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related crimes, which are elevated compared to national averages. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, which could influence outdoor activity and crime opportunities.

Coleshill’s crime rate in March 2024 (9.1 per 1,000 residents) marks an 82.9% increase from February’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. This surge is evident in daily crime figures, with an average of two crimes reported each day in March, a rate that remains consistently higher than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, underscoring the heightened exposure for local residents. With a population of 7,024, this translates to a significant proportion of the community being affected by crime, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the built-up nature of Coleshill and its proximity to North Warwickshire’s broader urban and rural areas—may contribute to these figures. The drop in burglary by 50% offers a contrasting note, suggesting targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily reduced property crime. However, the rise in violent crime and anti-social behaviour indicates a need for community awareness and policing focus.