Coleshill Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill (North Warwickshire) reported a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, marking a 32.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer built-up areas in the country, with the overall crime rate significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes recorded were violence and sexual offences (28.1% of total), criminal damage and arson (25.0%), and anti-social behaviour (18.8%). These categories align with typical patterns observed in mid-sized urban centres, where interpersonal disputes and property-related incidents often dominate. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced retail footfall, shorter daylight hours, and post-holiday economic activity—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, as these factors may limit opportunities for theft and public order offences. However, the stark contrast in specific categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which is 129% above the UK average, suggests unique local dynamics at play. This spike may be linked to targeted incidents or environmental factors that require further localised analysis, though can be inferred from the data alone. The relatively low rates of burglary (3.1%) and shoplifting (3.1%), both significantly below the UK average, further illustrate the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped by a combination of community characteristics and seasonal influences.

Criminal damage and arson saw a dramatic increase of 166.7% in January 2026, rising from 3 to 8 incidents, a figure that is 129% above the UK average for this category. This surge contrasts sharply with declines in vehicle crime (-70.0%), shoplifting (-66.7%), and other theft (-50.0%), which may reflect seasonal shifts in activity patterns. The violent crime category, at 9 incidents (28.1% of total), remains 48% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting a lower prevalence of such incidents compared to the national context. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with property-related offences accounting for 43.8% of total crimes, while violent crime constitutes 28.1%. Residents may find the significant drop in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential reduction in theft and vandalism targeting vehicles during the month.

Coleshill's crime rate in January 2026 dropped by 23.7% compared to the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a localised perspective. This translates to an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower opportunities for certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Coleshill's residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, with the monthly exposure figure underscoring the relative safety of the area during this period.