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

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This comparatively low rate reflects a mix of factors, including a strong performance in reducing anti-social behaviour and burglary—both down significantly compared to previous months. However, the area’s crime profile is shaped by seasonal dynamics, with November’s dark evenings and high-street activity during Black Friday likely contributing to spikes in vehicle crime and robbery. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39% of all incidents, though their rate was 22% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK trend is notable, as vehicle crime—driven by increased retail activity and parking congestion—rose sharply to 0.8 per 1,000, 100% above the UK average. The area’s character as a built-up zone within South Staffordshire, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the dual pattern of lower overall crime but higher vulnerability in specific categories. Seasonal factors, such as Bonfire Night and the pre-Christmas shopping rush, likely exacerbated risks in vehicle-related and retail theft incidents, even as broader community efforts appear to have dampened other crime types.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from four to 12 incidents. This sharp rise, consistent with the timing of Black Friday shopping, likely reflects heightened activity in retail and parking areas. Robbery and drugs-related crimes also doubled compared to October, with three incidents each, marking a significant shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (39% of total incidents), their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 22% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper overall violence. Vehicle crime, however, stood at 0.8 per 1,000—100% above the UK average—highlighting a vulnerability in this category. Residents should be particularly cautious in areas with high vehicle turnover, such as shopping centres, where theft and vehicle-related offences have surged.

In November 2025, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour and burglary, though specific categories like vehicle crime and robbery saw notable spikes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in certain locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk in terms of population exposure. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average, yet underscores the need for vigilance in areas where specific crime types have risen. The population of 15,998 further scales these figures, showing that the area’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends, particularly in violent and property crime categories.