Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2023 marked a 28.0% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.5, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. This figure, combined with the area’s population of 15,998, illustrates a crime profile where violent and sexual offences (37 incidents, 42.5% of total) and vehicle crime (15 incidents, 17.2%) dominate. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter holidays and spring weather, likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns, such as the sharp decline in shoplifting (-69.2%) and anti-social behaviour (-65%). The area’s relatively low crime burden is further underscored by its rates for anti-social behaviour (66% below UK average) and public order offences (53% below UK average), which may reflect the area’s suburban character and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The dominance of violent crimes, which are 12% below the UK average, suggests a combination of local factors, such as the presence of residential areas and community policing efforts. Meanwhile, the 100% above-average vehicle crime rate highlights a vulnerability tied to the area’s infrastructure, such as the presence of residential parking or proximity to major roads. The contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent crimes underscores a shift in criminal activity, with property-focused offences becoming more prominent. This dynamic is consistent with seasonal patterns, where reduced outdoor activity during Easter may have influenced crime types, while the presence of fixed retail areas may have mitigated shoplifting incidents. The overall picture reflects a balance between local characteristics and broader national trends, with the area’s crime profile offering insights into the effectiveness of local law enforcement and the impact of seasonal factors on criminal activity.

April 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Robbery incidents doubled from one to two, a 100% increase, while criminal damage and arson rose by 75% (from four to seven) and burglary increased by 50% (from two to three). These spikes may partly explain the area’s relatively high vehicle crime rate, which was 100% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.5 per 1,000). Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 69.2% (from 13 to four), likely reflecting the Easter holiday period when retail activity is lower. Anti-social behaviour also dropped sharply by 65% (from 20 to seven), possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the Easter break. The stark contrast between rising property crimes (vehicle, burglary) and falling violent crimes (violence and sexual offences down 12% vs UK average) highlights a shift in crime dynamics, with property-focused offences dominating the local landscape. The 75% drop in drug-related crimes suggests a possible correlation with seasonal factors, such as reduced recreational activity during the Easter holiday. The area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and public order offences may reflect the quieter nature of the built-up area compared to larger urban centres, where such incidents are more common.

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 20.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a crime rate 28.0% below the national average of 7.5. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three reported crimes each day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one crime for every 184 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of national daily statistics. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s relatively low crime burden, with violent crimes (37) and property crimes (36) evenly distributed, though neither category exceeded the UK average for their respective categories. The decline in drug-related crimes (-75%) and shoplifting (-69.2%) suggests sustained efforts in community policing or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity during the Easter period. The area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and public order offences may reflect the quieter nature of the built-up area compared to larger urban centres, where such incidents are more common. The relatively high vehicle crime rate (100% above UK average) could be linked to the presence of residential parking areas or the proximity to major roads, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further data analysis.