Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay during August 2024 reveals a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics. With 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—41.5% below the UK average—the area’s overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violent crimes (30 incidents) and property crimes (27 incidents) are nearly equal, a rare parity that suggests neither category dominates the local crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.5% of all reports, slightly outpacing property crimes but still 29% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and criminal damage and arson (14.5%) followed closely, though the latter exceeded the UK average by 13%. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may explain the rise in burglary, as empty homes become targets. However, the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 55.6% from July) contrasts with this trend, potentially reflecting enhanced retail security or reduced pedestrian activity during the month. These patterns align with the area’s built-up character, where community policing and local initiatives likely contribute to sustained lower crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations. The data also highlights the importance of addressing transient vulnerabilities, such as burglary risks during holidays, while maintaining efforts to curb anti-social behaviour, which rose by 83.3% in August.

August 2024 marked a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 3 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the seasonal pattern of empty homes during the peak holiday period. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 55.6% compared to July, with incidents dropping from 18 to 8. This decline could indicate heightened retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during August. The violent crime category, comprising 39.5% of all reported incidents, remained 29% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 vs 3.0 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also saw a significant rise, increasing by 83.3% to 11 cases, suggesting a potential link to summer social gatherings or unseasonal weather patterns. These shifts in crime mix highlight the area’s ongoing challenge in balancing seasonal vulnerabilities with community-focused prevention strategies.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay for August 2024 dropped by 26.2% compared to July, falling from 6.4 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, though August remains a period of heightened activity due to tourism and seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the localised nature of incidents without overemphasising frequency. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 211 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to national averages. When considering population-scale context, the area’s crime profile appears consistent with its built-up character, where community policing and local engagement may contribute to sustained reductions despite seasonal fluctuations. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, reflects a balance between transient visitor activity and the area’s stable residential base.