Balsall Common Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Balsall Common's September 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a continued divergence from the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with the area remaining 42.5% below national levels. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29% of total), burglary (21.1%), and other theft (13.2%), reflecting patterns consistent with a built-up area within Solihull. The seasonal context of September—back to school and university freshers—likely influenced the crime mix, as evidenced by the 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which may correlate with reduced foot traffic during the transition to autumn. However, the sharp rise in burglary (166.7% increase) suggests a localised issue that may be tied to property vulnerabilities or seasonal factors such as increased home leave. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average, with their rate (1.3 per 1,000) 53% lower than the national figure of 2.7 per 1,000, a trend linked to the area's relatively stable community dynamics. The low rate of public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 further illustrates Balsall Common's generally orderly environment. While the overall crime rate remains low, the 212% increase in burglary compared to the UK average highlights a specific area for improvement, particularly as the area's population density and infrastructure may contribute to property-related vulnerabilities.

September 2023 saw a significant 166.7% increase in burglary cases, rising from 3 to 8 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 3 to 1, and a similar decline in anti-social behaviour, down from 3 to 1. The area's violent crime category, while still the most common type (29% of total crimes), remained 53% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. However, burglary rates in Balsall Common were 212% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a localised vulnerability. Vehicle crime also decreased by 62.5%, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. For residents, the drop in shoplifting during September may indicate improved retail security measures, though the surge in burglary suggests a need for targeted interventions in vulnerable properties. The 100% increase in robbery and possession of weapons cases, both rising from 0 to 1, underscores the importance of community vigilance in detecting unusual activity.

Balsall Common's crime rate in September 2023 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decline from August's 5.1 per 1,000. This continues a trend of relative safety compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with the area remaining 42.5% below national levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the rarity of crime in a community of 8,281 people. When compared to the previous month, the decrease in violent crimes and property offences suggests a stabilisation in local security measures, though the rise in burglary remains a concern for residents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Balsall Common's crime profile is significantly less severe than the UK average, with the most common crimes concentrated in specific categories that may reflect local demographics or infrastructure.