Balsall Common Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Balsall Common’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting and burglary each at 14.3%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 58% of total crimes, highlighting the area’s relatively lower incidence of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 66.7% below the UK average of 7.5, a statistic that underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced crime patterns, though the data suggests no significant spikes in property-related offences. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 may reflect the area’s limited retail presence or successful local initiatives targeting petty theft. Meanwhile, burglary rates, though lower than the previous month, remain 18% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in residential security. The balance between violent and property crimes in Balsall Common appears to be shaped by its character as a built-up area within Solihull, where community-focused policing and the absence of large-scale commercial hubs likely contribute to the area’s overall safety profile. This mix of crime types, coupled with the area’s strong performance against the UK average, illustrates a community that prioritises prevention and maintains a relatively low-risk environment for residents.

November 2023 saw a marked decrease in other theft, falling by 87.5% from 8 to 1 incidents, a shift that may partly reflect heightened awareness during the Black Friday shopping period or improved local deterrents. Anti-social behaviour also dropped significantly, declining by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a trend consistent with the seasonal transition into colder months, which often see reduced public gatherings. Burglary rates fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), though this category remains 18% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The crime mix in Balsall Common continues to show a balanced split between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (42.9% of total) and shoplifting (14.3%) dominating. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 58% of the total, suggesting a distinct local profile. Vehicle crime in the area is 60% below the UK average, a statistic that could indicate effective local policing strategies or a lower density of vehicles in residential areas.

Balsall Common's November 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 53.2% decrease from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This decline is particularly pronounced in categories such as other theft, which fell by 87.5% (from 8 to 1 incidents), and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1). When considering daily crime context, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in November, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 394 residents, a statistic that, when viewed in the context of Balsall Common’s population of 8,281, illustrates a stark contrast to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate highlights the area’s overall safety profile, even as it maintains a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces that Balsall Common consistently performs well in terms of crime prevention, despite the challenges posed by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased foot traffic during events like Bonfire Night.