Codsall Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Codsall's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a significant divergence from the national trend, with the built-up area within South Staffordshire experiencing a crime profile shaped by specific local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson at 18%, and vehicle crime at 12%. These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflict and property-related incidents dominate, contrasting with the UK average where anti-social behaviour typically constitutes a larger share. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may partly explain fluctuations in crime patterns, though the persistent elevation in violent crime raises questions about underlying social dynamics. The area's relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson, 181% above the UK average, suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. While the overall crime rate remains within the range typical for medium-sized built-up areas, the combination of violent crime and property-related offences indicates a combination of factors that could benefit from further analysis. The month's data also highlights a marked contrast with the UK average in vehicle crime, which in Codsall is 163% above the national figure, linked to local transport infrastructure or parking patterns.

April 2025 saw a 300% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes a range of less-defined offences, may reflect unreported or under-recorded activities that warrant closer scrutiny. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 185.7%, jumping from 7 to 20 incidents—a stark departure from the UK average, where this category is 181% below the local rate. This spike could be linked to seasonal factors such as Easter-related disturbances or increased vandalism during spring. Meanwhile, vehicle crime doubled from 0 to 13, marking a 100% increase. This surge may be influenced by local parking patterns or the timing of Easter travel. In contrast, public order offences fell by 45.5%, decreasing from 11 to 6, a drop that aligns with the UK average where this category is 7% below Codsall's rate. Residents may find the sharp rise in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it represents a category that is not typically high on national crime statistics. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour in Codsall is 40% below the UK average, suggesting that local community efforts or environmental factors may be contributing to this relative reduction. However, the significant elevation in violence and sexual offences—35% of all crimes—remains a critical concern, with the local rate 19% above the UK average for this category.

Codsall's crime rate in April 2025 (8.7 per 1,000) represents an 82% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, highlighting a marked upward trend. This sharp rise places the area's current monthly exposure at a level where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents over the course of the month—a figure that may be of particular concern to local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day, a statistic that, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides context for community awareness. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Codsall's crime rate is higher than the UK average, with the area's violent crime rate alone being 19% above the national figure. This disparity may be influenced by local demographic factors, such as the presence of transient populations or specific social dynamics. The comparison also underscores the area's elevated rates in categories like criminal damage and arson, which are 181% above the UK average, suggesting that local environmental or community-specific factors may be driving these trends. While the previous month's rate was significantly lower, the current figures indicate a need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address the growing disparity between Codsall's crime profile and the national average.