Codsall Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Codsall, the crime rate in December 2024 translates to a 4.1-per-1,000-person risk, placing the area 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This means that for every 1,000 residents, roughly four crimes were reported in the month — a figure significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.7% of all incidents), followed by public order offences (15.4%) and shoplifting (13.5%). These patterns align with December’s seasonal context, where extended evenings, holiday shopping, and seasonal festivities may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, remain the dominant category, potentially reflecting the area’s built-up nature and the concentration of social interactions in shared spaces. Public order offences, while relatively low in absolute terms, showed a stark contrast to UK averages, with rates 33% higher than the national figure. This could indicate localised pressures, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the festive season. Shoplifting, at 13.5% of total crimes, aligns with the presence of local shops and the heightened consumer activity typical of December. The overall crime profile suggests a community that, despite its smaller scale, experiences crime patterns shaped by both seasonal rhythms and its built-up character within South Staffordshire.

December 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories compared to November. Public order offences surged by 700%, rising from one incident to eight — a jump that may reflect increased social activity during the festive season or challenges in managing crowds in public spaces. Vehicle crime also spiked by 400%, with incidents rising from one to five, possibly linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle theft opportunities during the holiday period. Criminal damage and arson increased by 200%, from two to six incidents, which could be attributed to the combination of empty homes during the Christmas holidays and the potential for vandalism in less-monitored areas. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 77.8%, from nine to two incidents — a decline that might indicate successful local initiatives or the seasonal reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the festive period. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, decreased by 22.7%, from 22 to 17. This reduction may be partly explained by the holiday season’s effect on social interactions, though it remains the highest proportion of crimes in the area. Violence and sexual offences in Codsall were 49% below the UK average, suggesting a community that, despite its built-up nature, maintains relatively lower levels of violent crime compared to other parts of the country.

Codsall’s December 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translated to roughly two crimes reported each day — a figure that, while not insignificant, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of risk for individuals living in Codsall. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the UK’s broader context, where the average resident faces a much higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Codsall, despite its built-up nature, maintains a crime profile that is markedly safer than the national average. The 13.0% monthly increase, while statistically significant, may be influenced by the seasonal nature of December — a time when increased foot traffic, holiday shopping, and extended evenings can temporarily elevate crime rates. However, the overall trend remains one of relative safety, with the area’s crime rates consistently below national benchmarks.