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

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay during July 2024, accounting for 35.9% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, remains 19% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused policing strategies. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.8% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. This gap is particularly pronounced in property-related crimes, where shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) both exceed UK averages, suggesting local factors such as the presence of retail centres and commuter parking areas may be contributing to these trends. Seasonal dynamics also appear to influence crime patterns, with the peak of summer—marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased outdoor activity—likely amplifying incidents of violence and public order offences. The area’s built-up character within South Staffordshire, where suburban and semi-rural elements coexist, may further explain the balance between property and violent crime, as well as the relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. These patterns align with broader regional trends in similar commuter-oriented towns, where crime profiles tend to be shaped by both local infrastructure and seasonal fluctuations in population movement.

July 2024 marked a sharp increase in other theft, which rose by 250% compared to the previous month, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in crime patterns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and unsecured property during summer festivals. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, decreasing from 12 to 6 incidents, a drop that could reflect the impact of local enforcement efforts during peak tourist periods. Shoplifting, though still a concern, saw a 10% decrease to 18 incidents, remaining 62% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends highlights the area’s unique challenges, with retail hubs likely contributing to persistent shoplifting rates despite the month-on-month decline. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, at 35.9% of all crimes, a figure 19% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or demographic characteristics may be influencing this trend.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay rose by 21.3% in July 2024 compared to the previous month, moving from 5.3 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to approximately three crimes reported each day across the 31-day month, with one crime occurring for every 155 residents over the course of July. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the month-on-month rise, the area remains significantly safer than the national average. This contrast may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where community policing and lower population density compared to major urban centres contribute to lower overall crime rates. The shift in crime mix also reveals a growing focus on violent crime, which now accounts for over a third of all incidents, a trend that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased social activity during summer festivals.