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

In January 2024, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 65 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 44.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 46.2% of total) and shoplifting (10 incidents, 15.4% of total), with property crimes (26) and violent crimes (30) forming the bulk of the monthly tally. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes and the dominance of indoor-related offences such as violence and drug-related activities. The area’s crime picture is further shaped by its built-up nature within South Staffordshire, where urban density can influence both the frequency and types of crimes reported. While violent crime rates remain lower than the UK average, the rise in drug-related offences and criminal damage suggests evolving challenges that may require targeted local responses. The data also indicates a stark contrast between the area’s property crime trends and those of the UK, with shoplifting rates aligning closely to the national average but vehicle crime and burglary figures significantly below. These patterns underscore the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to the specific needs of this built-up area.

January 2024 witnessed sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, and in drug-related crimes, doubling from 1 to 2. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident compared to none in December. These jumps contrast with significant declines in other theft, which fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and other crime, which dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). The area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, while vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is 20% below the national average. A resident might find the 83.3% drop in other theft particularly notable, as it suggests a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the post-holiday period. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by factors such as seasonal changes and community activity.

In January 2024, the crime rate for Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay rose by 6.6% compared to December 2023, moving from 3.8 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, suggests a slight uptick in local activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in January, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the broader population. When scaled to the area’s population of 15,998, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1 in 246 residents being directly affected by crime. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, but the slight increase from the previous month may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, which can influence crime patterns in built-up areas.