Codsall Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Codsall’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7, a stark contrast to national trends. The most notable outlier in this month’s data is the rate of violent crimes, which stood at 21 incidents—35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This figure, alongside the 9 anti-social behaviour incidents (40% below the UK average), suggests a broader pattern of lower exposure to violent and disruptive offences in Codsall compared to the rest of the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals that 37.5% of the total 56 incidents fall under violence and sexual offences, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and other theft (10.7%). These proportions align with the area’s characteristics as a compact built-up area within South Staffordshire, where community policing and limited public spaces may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced the types of incidents reported, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour declining as students settled into routines. However, the surge in vehicle crime—doubling from 2 to 6 incidents—suggests a potential link to increased traffic or parking activity during the month. This increase, coupled with the 100% rise in bicycle theft, highlights the need for targeted awareness in areas where vehicles and bikes are stored. Despite these fluctuations, Codsall’s overall crime profile remains markedly lower than the UK average, a trend that may be reinforced by the area’s smaller population and the presence of local initiatives aimed at crime prevention. The seasonal transition into autumn, with shorter evenings and the start of the academic year, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored.

September saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling from 0 to 2. These increases contrast with sharp declines in drugs-related offences (-50%) and public order incidents (-33.3%), which fell below their previous month’s levels. The local rate for violent crimes—21 incidents—remains 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that underscores Codsall’s consistently lower exposure to such offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, at 9 incidents, is 40% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to the area’s smaller population and community-focused policing strategies. For residents, the rise in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened awareness in parking areas, a factor that aligns with the seasonal return of commuters and students to the area.

Codsall’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.7% decrease from the previous month’s 4.9, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 228 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Codsall’s overall rate remains 42.9% below, a gap that highlights the area’s distinct security profile. This contrast is particularly notable in categories such as public order offences, where the local rate is 46% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Codsall’s crime statistics, while consistent with its historical trends, remain significantly lower than national benchmarks, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community policing efforts or the area’s compact nature—that may contribute to this divergence.