Codsall Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,752, the 48 crimes reported in January 2026 translate to one crime for every 266 residents, a figure that places Codsall significantly below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Staffordshire maintains a crime rate 44.1% lower than the national average, reflecting a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%, 8 cases) and shoplifting (14.6%, 7 cases). These figures align with the post-holiday period in January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with higher seasonal activity. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the dominant category, are 40% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors that contribute to lower rates of violent incidents. The presence of shoplifting at 5% above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability in local retail environments, potentially linked to the area’s commercial infrastructure and foot traffic patterns. This data illustrates a balanced crime profile where violent crime remains the primary concern, but property-related offences are lower than national benchmarks.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences, theft from the person, and possession of weapons all increasing by 100% compared to December 2025. These spikes, though small in absolute terms (each category now reporting one incident), indicate emerging trends that may warrant closer attention. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 71.4% (from 7 to 2 cases), and other theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), reflecting a marked reduction in low-level disturbances. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent offences comprising nearly 40% of all incidents, compared to property crimes (35.4% for 17 cases). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Shoplifting, at 0.6 per 1,000, is the only category in Codsall exceeding the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a marginal 5% deviation that may reflect local retail vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson were 58% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement or environmental factors in Codsall may mitigate such incidents. These findings highlight both strengths and areas for vigilance, particularly as the month-on-month changes indicate a dynamic crime profile influenced by seasonal and situational factors.

The crime rate in January 2026 (3.8 per 1,000) was a 4.1% decrease from December 2025’s 3.9 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that positions Codsall as one of the safest areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 266 residents. This ratio, while seemingly low, provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the average resident had a 1-in-266 chance of being directly affected by a crime. When scaled to the population of 12,752, this underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining low crime levels. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Codsall’s distinct profile, as it is the only area in South Staffordshire where violent crime remains below the national average. This is particularly notable given the broader regional context, where many built-up areas struggle with higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. The monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers residents a tangible measure of safety that aligns with the area’s character as a relatively stable, low-crime community.