Streetly Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Streetly’s crime profile in November 2023 was marked by a stark contrast between local trends and the UK average. With a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—62.7% below the UK’s 7.5 per 1,000—the area remains a relatively safe built-up community within Walsall. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.2% of total incidents, though this category was 69% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—40% above the UK average—likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the holiday shopping season and increased traffic on local roads. This contrast highlights the combination of local conditions and national trends, as areas with lower overall crime rates can still face spikes in specific categories. The month’s seasonal context—Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter daylight hours—may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, particularly in property-related offences. For instance, the rise in vehicle crime could be linked to increased vehicle movement during the shopping period, while the drop in shoplifting may reflect reduced pedestrian activity or heightened security measures. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage and arson both remained below UK averages, suggesting that Streetly’s community and infrastructure may be more resilient to these types of crime compared to the national picture. The overall low crime rate, combined with the specific anomalies in vehicle crime, underscores the need for targeted local initiatives that address both the broader safety environment and the unique challenges posed by seasonal events.

November 2023 saw a dramatic spike in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 11 incidents—a 266.7% increase. This surge, which outpaces the UK average by 40%, may reflect heightened traffic activity linked to Black Friday shopping or local events. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson more than doubled (from 2 to 5), and anti-social behaviour doubled (from 0 to 2), suggesting potential pressures on community spaces during the month. In contrast, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), possibly due to reduced foot traffic or increased policing around high-street areas. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (accounting for 30.2% of total crimes), decreased by 27.8% compared to October. This decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 69% below the national rate, indicating that Streetly remains significantly safer in this area than the UK as a whole.

In November 2023, Streetly’s crime rate rose 19.3% from the previous month’s 2.3 per 1,000 to 2.8 per 1,000. This increase aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas of Walsall, where crime rates typically fluctuate in response to short-term events. On a daily basis, Streetly recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 359 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this community. When contextualised against the area’s population of 15,444, the monthly exposure rate highlights that most residents are not directly affected by crime, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as vehicle crime—may warrant local attention. The shift from October to November also coincides with the transition to darker evenings and the start of the holiday shopping season, factors that may influence both crime types and reporting patterns.