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

In December 2024, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure translates to a tangible risk for locals: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its built-up nature within South Staffordshire, where a mix of residential and commercial zones may influence patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.8% of all crimes (23 cases), followed by shoplifting (11.8%) and public order incidents (10.3%). The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, holiday-related activity, and potential for empty homes — likely plays a role in the distribution of crimes. For instance, the high proportion of violent offences could be linked to increased social interactions during the party season, while shoplifting may reflect the surge in retail activity. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement, effective policing, or the area’s demographic profile may contribute to this disparity. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour and other thefts are 68% and 44% below the UK average, respectively, reinforcing the area’s relatively low crime environment despite the usual seasonal pressures.

December 2024 marked a significant drop in shoplifting, with cases falling by 55.6% to 8 incidents — a shift that may reflect reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holidays or heightened local policing efforts. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences remained 45% below the UK average, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents. This contrast with the 100% increase in possession of weapons cases, which rose from 1 to 2 incidents, highlights a potential emerging trend that warrants attention. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 cases) could be linked to seasonal factors, such as homes being left empty during the festive period. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 55.6% reduction in shoplifting — a change that may be attributed to both seasonal retail strategies and local enforcement priorities.

Over the course of December 2024, the crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay fell by 31.3% compared to November, dropping from 6.2 to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the Christmas shopping peak and holiday-related activity typically drive crime in other areas. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. When considering the population of 15,998, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 235 residents — a rate that is 39.4% below the UK average. This lower exposure could reflect the area’s character as a built-up zone with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels. However, the increase in weapon possession cases — which rose by 100% compared to November — introduces a new concern that local authorities may need to address, even as overall trends point to improvement.