Codsall Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 232 residents in Codsall, one crime was reported in December 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000—40.3% below the UK average of 7.2. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety, a position reinforced by its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 45.5% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (12.7%) and anti-social behaviour (9.1%). The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday gatherings—likely influenced these patterns, with violent crimes potentially linked to heightened social interactions and public order issues. However, the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (57% below UK) and criminal damage (82% below UK) suggest that Codsall’s built-up area may benefit from a more cohesive community structure or effective local policing. The contrast between shoplifting’s 22% increase above the UK average and burglary’s 14% rise highlights the uneven impact of retail dynamics and property vulnerabilities. While the overall stability in the crime rate (down 1.8% from November) indicates no major disruptions, the sharp 300% surge in public order offences raises questions about localized pressures during the festive season, tied to increased alcohol consumption or transient populations.

December 2023 brought sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences rising by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 1). These spikes, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect the seasonal pressures of Christmas shopping and holiday gatherings, which can strain community resources and amplify tensions in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 30% (from 10 to 7), possibly due to increased retail security measures or the closure of some smaller businesses during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.0 per 1,000, remained 24% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Codsall’s lower overall crime rate. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both showed mixed results: anti-social behaviour dropped 16.7%, while burglary rose 66.7%, suggesting a combination of local demographics and environmental factors such as seasonal housing patterns.

December 2023 saw Codsall’s crime rate remain stable at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% decrease from November’s 4.4 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime patterns during the festive season. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 232 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 12,752, this monthly exposure highlights that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.2 per 1,000. The local context—Codsall’s built-up character within South Staffordshire—likely plays a role in this lower rate, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces potentially fostering community engagement that deters crime. However, the daily crime count remains a tangible reminder that vigilance is still necessary, particularly during periods of increased foot traffic or seasonal events.