Coleshill (North Warwickshire) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 7,024 residents, 63 crimes reported in May 2025 equates to 0.89% of the population experiencing crime, a figure that translates to 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate places Coleshill 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining safety standards compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and burglary (9.5%). These patterns may partly explain the area’s elevated crime rate, as a small town with a mix of residential and commercial zones could see heightened social interactions in public spaces, contributing to anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplifies such trends, with public order issues and alcohol-related incidents spilling over into residential areas. Meanwhile, burglary rates, though lower than anti-social behaviour, remain high at 221% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in home security or targeted activity in specific neighbourhoods.

May 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting jumping 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, marking the most significant increase. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of May, where extended evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas may have created opportunities for theft. Public order offences also rose 100%, reaching 6 incidents, potentially linked to the same social dynamics affecting shoplifting. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 90.9%, from 11 to 1, a decline that may reflect reduced car parking in public spaces during the month or improved security measures. Burglary. decrease from 7 to 6, still remains 221% above the UK average, underscoring a stark local disparity. Anti-social behaviour, at 48% above the UK average, emerged as a critical concern, with 15 incidents reported. This category’s dominance may indicate challenges in community policing or unmet demand for mental health support services, though such connections remain speculative without further data. Residents should note that shoplifting rates, now 4% above the UK average, could signal the need for enhanced retail surveillance or community engagement initiatives.

Compared to April 2025, Coleshill’s crime rate in May remained stable at 9.0 per 1,000, a 1.5% decrease from the previous month’s 9.1. This minor fluctuation suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized changes in specific categories were evident. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime per 111 residents. This ratio, though not directly comparable to national statistics, offers a tangible sense of the frequency of crime for local residents. Scaling to the town’s population of 7,024, the 63 crimes reported represent a small but notable proportion of the community, particularly given the elevated rates for certain categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour and burglary remain high, raising questions about whether local policing strategies or socioeconomic factors are contributing to these disparities. While the overall rate is stable, the volatility in specific crime types—such as the sharp rise in shoplifting—highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate incidents and underlying trends.