Codsall Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Codsall's overall crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 41.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This continued the pattern of relative safety observed in built-up areas of South Staffordshire, though specific crime trends revealed notable shifts. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all recorded crimes (25 incidents), followed by shoplifting (17.9%, 10 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%, 6 incidents). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence (2.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting both strengths and emerging concerns. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—may have influenced patterns, though the area's low overall rate suggests effective community policing or environmental factors. Violent crime in Codsall (2.0 per 1,000) remains 23% below the UK average, consistent with the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up zone. However, the prominence of shoplifting compared to other regions may reflect local retail dynamics or targeted activity during high-footfall periods.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories: anti-social behaviour (100% rise from 3 to 6 incidents), robbery (100% increase from 0 to 1), and drugs offences (100% jump from 0 to 1). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, warrant attention given their doubling of previous month totals. The shoplifting rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in retail security or opportunistic activity linked to Black Friday sales. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), possibly reflecting seasonal lulls or community initiatives. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: while property crimes (22 incidents) remained a minor portion of the total (38.9%), violent crimes (25 incidents) accounted for the largest share. This divergence from the UK average—where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller proportion—may indicate local demographic factors or policing priorities. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic during late-night hours, given the rise in anti-social behaviour and the emergence of drugs-related incidents.

Codsall's crime rate in November 2023 (4.4 per 1,000) was stable compared to the previous month (4.5 per 1,000), with a -1.8% decrease. This suggests no major disruption in overall trends, though localized spikes in specific categories require closer examination. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 12,752 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable towns. When contextualized against the UK average, Codsall's overall safety remains striking: its crime rate is 41.3% below the national figure, a gap that has persisted despite the November increases. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and robbery—both doubling from October—indicates that specific pockets of the area may face heightened risks. This contrast between broad safety and localized challenges underscores the importance of targeted community engagement, particularly in areas where late-night activity or unmonitored spaces could contribute to the recent upward trends.