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

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a figure that is 42% below the UK average of 8.1. This continued performance places the area well within the safety spectrum compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.7% of total incidents (26 cases), followed by shoplifting (14.7%, 11 cases) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%, 8 cases). These figures suggest a mix of community-focused challenges, with violent crimes remaining a concern despite the overall decline. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, likely influenced crime trends — for example, the 33.3% drop in violence and sexual offences may reflect increased community engagement during local events or heightened police visibility. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (166.7% increase) and other theft (150% increase) indicates areas requiring targeted action, possibly linked to retail environments or seasonal spending patterns. The area’s low levels of property crimes (30 cases) and burglary (1 case) further underscore its distinct profile compared to the UK average, where property crime rates are typically higher. While the overall rate remains stable, the interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics — such as a mix of residential and commercial spaces — may explain the observed trends. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that infrastructure and policing strategies in this built-up area are likely effective in mitigating these types of incidents. However, the anomaly of possession of weapons — 186% above the UK average — highlights a unique challenge that may require further investigation into local factors such as youth engagement or access to prohibited items.

Violence and sexual offences dropped by 33.3% in October, falling from 39 to 26 incidents — a significant reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or community efforts during Halloween events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 166.7%, rising from three to eight reports, possibly linked to increased social gatherings in the area. Other theft also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from two to five cases, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in retail or residential zones. Possession of weapons — a category not typically associated with this area — spiked by 100%, reaching three reports, which is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may indicate a shift in local crime dynamics warranting further attention. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 72.7%, aligning with a possible decrease in alcohol-related incidents during the month.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay fell slightly to 4.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This continues a trend of sustained safety relative to the UK average, which remains 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two reported crimes per day across the built-up area’s population of 15,998. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 213 residents — a figure that, while specific to this area, offers a tangible sense of monthly exposure. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with fluctuations, the area’s crime rate remains significantly below the national benchmark, suggesting a consistent focus on community policing or local initiatives that may contribute to this gap. The slight month-on-month decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween events may have influenced public behaviour in ways that reduced certain crime types.