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

For every 1,000 residents in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, there were 3.8 reported crimes in December 2023 — a figure 47.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day across the built-up area, with one in every 262 residents experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.8% of all reports (20 incidents), followed by vehicle crime (19.7%) and shoplifting (11.5%). The seasonal context of December — with its dark evenings, holiday shopping peak, and empty homes over the festive period — likely influences patterns in property crimes and public order offences. While vehicle crime rose in line with increased traffic and retail activity, shoplifting saw a notable decline, possibly reflecting heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average may reflect its character as a mixed-use commuter hub with limited nightlife, where property crime is more evenly distributed than in larger urban centres.

December 2023 saw a 33.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 9 to 12 incidents — a trend consistent with heightened traffic during the Christmas shopping period and potential vulnerabilities in parking areas near retail hubs. Public order offences also rose by 33.3%, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Conversely, burglaries fell by 70% compared to November, likely due to fewer homes being unoccupied during the holidays. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 50% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime in this built-up area compared to other parts of the country. The sharp 100% increase in 'other crime' — a category including fraud and other non-specific offences — may signal emerging patterns or underreporting, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Residents may find the 32.8% share of violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for community-focused prevention strategies in local public spaces.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay dropped by 24.7% from November 2023’s 5.1 per 1,000 to December’s 3.8 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced property crime during the festive period. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in December — a manageable figure for a community of around 16,000 residents. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one in every 262 residents encountered a reported crime, a ratio significantly lower than the UK average. The area’s lower rates of violent crime and public order offences compared to the UK may reflect its character as a commuter-oriented built-up area with limited late-night activity. However, the above-average rate of vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) highlights a specific vulnerability, possibly linked to increased traffic congestion or inadequate parking management during the holiday season. These figures provide a clear snapshot of how crime risk translates to individual experiences, with residents facing a relatively low but not negligible chance of encountering crime in their daily lives.