Coleshill Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader trends, with violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 27% of total) and vehicle crime (13 cases, 20.6%) emerging as the most prominent categories. The area's built-up nature within North Warwickshire may contribute to higher vehicle crime rates, while the proximity to seasonal events like Halloween could explain spikes in public order offences. Anti-social behaviour (11 cases, 17.5%) also exceeded the UK average by 24%, linked to the area's community dynamics and limited public space. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, clock changes, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting and public disorder incidents likely tied to increased foot traffic and reduced visibility. However, the absence of a significant rise in violent crime, despite the UK average for violence being 10% below Coleshill's rate, suggests that localised factors may temper broader trends. The area's crime profile, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for targeted interventions in vehicle-related offences and public order management, particularly during transitional months like October.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was shoplifting, which tripled from 1 to 4 incidents—a 300% increase. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in public order offences (2 to 5), suggests a potential link to Halloween-related activity or increased foot traffic during darker evenings. Vehicle crime remained significantly elevated, at 304% above the UK average (1.9 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's built-up character and limited parking infrastructure. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50% (4 to 2), possibly due to seasonal factors or targeted community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour also rose 24% above the UK average, indicating a need for closer monitoring of local hotspots. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Coleshill, where specific categories can fluctuate sharply within a single month.

Coleshill's crime rate in October 2024 rose 21.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 7.4 to 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1, highlighting a notable divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 111 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. This ratio, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, underscores the importance of localised factors such as population density and community-specific crime patterns. The population of 7,024 residents means that each individual's risk is scaled to this figure, offering a tangible perspective on how crime impacts daily life in the area.