Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 87 crimes, equating to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects the area's generally low crime profile, consistent with its character as a built-up residential area within South Staffordshire. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (27 incidents, 31% of total), followed by shoplifting (15 incidents, 17.2%) and anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 9.2%). These patterns align with the area's seasonal dynamics: January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, though the sharp rise in shoplifting suggests alternative pressures. The overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, a trend that may partly reflect the area's lower population density and stable community structures. While violence and sexual offences are below the UK average, the increase in shoplifting could be linked to factors such as seasonal retail activity or targeted theft in local businesses. The data also highlights a 32% gap between local violence rates and the UK average, a persistent feature that may reflect the area's demographic and socioeconomic profile.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+87.5%) and other crime (+100%), with the latter category rising from zero to five incidents. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, reflecting a 100% increase from the previous month. These rises contrast with declines in public order offences (-28.6%) and other theft (-20%), suggesting a shift in crime focus. Shoplifting, now at 15 incidents, is 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may partly explain the overall rise in property-related crime. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) remain 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local trend. For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting could signal heightened pressure on local retailers, a factor worth noting for community planning.

In January 2025, the crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay rose 28.0% compared to December 2024, from 4.3 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent but low level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 15,998, the 87 recorded crimes equate to a relatively low proportion of the population being affected, though the rise from the previous month suggests shifts in local patterns. The daily figure provides a tangible sense of scale: for a resident, the chance of being directly involved in a crime is minimal, yet the increase from December warrants attention to potential contributing factors such as seasonal transitions or changes in community activity.