Codsall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 in Codsall revealed a striking anomaly: a 266.7% surge in criminal damage and arson, a category that moved far beyond expectations. Despite this spike, the area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents remained 17.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, underscoring the complexity of local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.3% of all incidents, a figure that was 9% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s built-up character, where limited public spaces and a focus on residential living could reduce opportunities for certain violent crimes. However, the unexpected rise in criminal damage and arson—occurring at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 96% above the UK average—defies immediate explanation. Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull might have concentrated certain activities, but a direct link. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour showed more moderate trends, with shoplifting at 0.8 per 1,000 (38% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour at 0.7 per 1,000 (23% below). These figures, combined with the area’s status as a built-up part of South Staffordshire, suggest that local factors such as economic pressures or community-specific stressors may be at play. The interplay between these statistics and the area’s geography—likely influenced by its proximity to industrial zones and its role as a commuter hub—requires further analysis to fully understand the patterns.

February 2026 saw a 266.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, jumping from three to 11 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, where Codsall’s rate stood at 0.9 per 1,000. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors or localized tensions. Concurrently, robbery and other crime both doubled from zero to one incident each, introducing new categories to the area’s crime profile. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 50.0%, from two to one, and burglary fell by 25.0%, from four to three. These declines, particularly in burglary, align with the UK average’s 0.2 per 1,000, though Codsall’s rate remained 20% below. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 40.3% of all crimes—remains 9% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and limited nightlife, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of violence. Residents may find the daily crime count of two incidents useful for contextualising local safety.

Codsall’s crime rate in February 2026 rose 39.6% from 3.8 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents compared to January, reflecting a notable upward trend. While this increase places the area’s rate 17.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, the shift in crime patterns warrants closer examination. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance during periods of change. Monthly exposure reveals that one in every 190 residents in Codsall reported a crime during February, a statistic that contextualises the risk within the local population. This ratio, though lower than many UK areas, highlights the importance of understanding how crime distribution interacts with the built-up area’s specific characteristics, such as its proximity to industrial zones and residential clusters. The rise in specific categories like criminal damage and arson, while not reflected in the overall rate, may signal underlying factors that require targeted attention.