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

The crime profile of Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in May 2024 reveals a starkly different mix compared to the UK average, with violent crimes dominating over property offences. At 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate is 45.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that highlights its relatively low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.6% of all reported crimes (34 incidents), far outpacing property crimes (25 incidents, 34.2% of total). This imbalance may be attributed to local demographics or the area’s character as a built-up region with limited industrial activity, where interpersonal conflicts or alcohol-related incidents during May’s longer evenings could contribute to higher violent crime rates. Seasonal factors, such as bank holidays and increased outdoor socialising, likely exacerbate these patterns, though the absence of major commercial hubs or nightlife areas may limit other crime types like theft from the person. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime showed marked fluctuations, with shoplifting dropping by 62.5% (from 16 to 6) and vehicle crime plummeting by 75% (from 16 to 4), reflecting seasonal retail patterns or improved security measures. The area’s crime mix thus illustrates a combination of local social dynamics and environmental factors, with violent crimes persisting as the most pressing concern despite the overall low rate.

May 2024 saw a sharp rise in robbery, doubling from zero to one incident, while criminal damage and arson increased by 40% (5 to 7) and burglary rose by 33.3% (3 to 4). These increases contrast with significant declines in vehicle crime (-75%, from 16 to 4) and other theft (-70%, from 10 to 3), which may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or targeted enforcement. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (34 incidents, 46.6% of total), but their rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may be effective. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000 (5.5% of total), was 79% below the UK average, a disparity that could indicate a lower prevalence of public disorder or successful interventions. Residents may find the 75% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, though the rise in burglary underscores the need for continued vigilance in securing properties.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay for May 2024 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 24.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: 2 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the sparse distribution of incidents. When scaled to the population of 15,998, this suggests that most residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime. The drop in vehicle crime (-75% from 16 to 4) and other theft (-70% from 10 to 3) may partly explain the overall decline, though the increase in burglary (+33.3%) and robbery (+100%) indicates shifting patterns that warrant closer attention. This contrast between decreases in certain categories and increases in others suggests a combination of local factors, such as seasonal activity levels or targeted policing efforts.