Codsall Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Codsall's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 39.2% of total reports. This built-up area within South Staffordshire recorded 74 crimes overall, translating to a rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—31.0% below the UK average of 8.4. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (29 incidents), followed by public order (11) and anti-social behaviour (11), each contributing nearly 15% of the total. This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflict and community-level disturbances rather than property-focused crime. Seasonal factors in May, including extended evenings and increased socialising, likely contribute to higher reports of public order and anti-social behaviour. While property crimes accounted for 29.7% of the total (22 incidents), they remained significantly below UK averages for categories like shoplifting and burglary. The lower-than-average rates for property crime may reflect Codsall's character as a smaller, more closely-knit community with potentially higher levels of informal social control. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences compared to the national profile highlights local dynamics that could be influenced by factors such as local demographics or community interactions. This balance of crime types offers insight into the area's social fabric, where interpersonal issues appear to take precedence over economic or property-related crime.

May 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month shifts in Codsall's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences surging by 1000% and 175% respectively. These jumps, from 1 to 11 incidents and 4 to 11, suggest a significant increase in community-level disturbances during the month. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both decreased, with shoplifting falling by 27.3% (from 11 to 8 incidents) and other theft dropping by 25% (from 4 to 3). This divergence in trends may reflect seasonal patterns, with longer evenings in May potentially contributing to rises in public order issues while reduced retail footfall during bank holidays could explain the drop in shoplifting. Violence and sexual offences remained 19% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a contrast to public order offences which were 43% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This disparity suggests that while Codsall's community policing may be effective in curbing violent crime, local factors such as increased socialising or specific community events could be driving the rise in public order issues. Residents concerned about public safety might find the 175% increase in public order offences particularly relevant, as this represents the largest month-on-month change in the dataset.

Codsall's crime rate in May 2024 (5.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 57.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward trend. This rise, however, still places the area well below the UK average, with crime rates remaining 31% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in May, a figure that may seem low but reflects the relatively small population of 12,752 residents. Over the course of the month, the crime rate equated to one reported crime for every 172 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of Codsall compared to larger urban areas, where crime rates are typically higher. The previous month's rate (3.7 per 1,000) was lower, suggesting that May's figures may have been influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased social activity. While the 57% increase from April to May is substantial, the overall crime rate remains in a range that is typical for smaller built-up areas with strong community ties. This comparative context helps residents understand that while crime has risen month-on-month, Codsall continues to perform well against national benchmarks.