Codsall Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked an unexpected shift in Codsall's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most prevalent category—accounting for 47.4% of total crimes—despite being 11% below the UK average. This anomaly challenges assumptions about the area's typical crime patterns, which historically may have been skewed toward property crimes. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000, 32.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reinforces Codsall's position as a relatively safe built-up area within South Staffordshire. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with the winter months and pre-spring lull potentially contributing to lower outdoor activity and a focus on indoor incidents. The dominance of violent offences, however, suggests a combination of local dynamics, influenced by the area's demographics or seasonal social interactions. While shoplifting (12.3% of crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.3%) remained significant, their rates were below UK averages, indicating effective local measures or environmental factors that deter these crimes. The low levels of burglary (5.3%) and vehicle crime (1.8%) further support the area's safety profile, though the 100% increase in weapon possession warrants cautious monitoring. These patterns, combined with the UK's broader context, illustrate a community where violent crime is both a local concern and a statistical outlier.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+75%) compared to January. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight areas of concern. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (47.4% of total), yet their rate was 11% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 38% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000—a gap that may reflect the area's smaller population and potentially lower levels of public disorder. Shoplifting and criminal damage were both below UK averages, suggesting Codsall's retail and property environments may be less prone to these specific offences. Residents might find the 100% increase in weapon possession particularly noteworthy, though the single incident reported remains an outlier.

Codsall's crime rate in February 2025 rose 18.9% from 3.8 per 1,000 in January to 4.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local patterns during the winter months. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in February—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 224 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. With a population of 12,752, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable level of risk for residents. However, the rise from January may signal seasonal fluctuations, such as increased indoor gatherings during colder weather, which could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The area's built-up nature within South Staffordshire likely contributes to a mix of local and regional influences on crime trends.