Codsall Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Codsall's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Staffordshire demonstrates a markedly lower crime profile than the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.3% of reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (23.4%) and criminal damage (10.6%). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and springtime outdoor activity—may influence these trends, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to shoplifting incidents. However, the area's overall safety remains evident, as violent crime rates are 45% below the UK average, and property crime rates show a mixed picture relative to national benchmarks. While shoplifting exceeds the UK average by 34%, other property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime are significantly lower, consistent with the characteristics of a smaller, more closely knit community where informal social controls may deter certain types of crime. The data suggests a balance between local factors—such as the presence of retail spaces—and broader national trends, with no single factor dominating the crime profile in this month.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft rising by 100% from zero to one incident and shoplifting increasing by 83.3% to 11 reports. These spikes contrast with an 80% decrease in burglary and a 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour, suggesting fluctuating pressures on local crime dynamics. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly 40% of total crimes—slightly higher than the UK average of 45% for this category. Shoplifting's 34% above the UK average highlights a localised challenge, potentially linked to the area's retail presence, though this is offset by significantly lower rates in other property crime categories. The 4.3% rate of vehicle crime—57% below the UK average—may reflect the limited commuter traffic typical of a smaller built-up area. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft offers a concrete data point: one incident in April, compared to none in March, underscoring the need for local awareness around securing personal property during peak outdoor activity periods.

Codsall's crime rate in April 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) represents a 24.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has positioned the area well below the UK average. This equates to roughly two crimes reported per day in April—a local figure that, when scaled to the area's population of 12,752 residents, translates to one reported crime for every 271 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, it is important to contextualise it within the area's size: the UK's overall rate of 7.7 per 1,000 implies one crime for every 129 residents nationally, highlighting Codsall's relative safety. The previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000 was already 57% below the UK average, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower crime incidence. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Codsall's rate was 92% below the UK average, and burglary, where it was 69% below. These figures align with the characteristics of a smaller built-up area, where community cohesion and reduced anonymity may naturally suppress certain types of crime. However, the rise in shoplifting and bicycle theft indicates that localised factors—such as seasonal foot traffic and the need for targeted awareness campaigns—require attention even within a broadly safe environment.