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

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all crimes in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay during September 2025, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (30%). This stark outlier in the local crime profile contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime—28 incidents reported—suggests a shift in the local crime mix compared to other built-up areas in the region, where property crime typically dominates. This pattern may be influenced by the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school routines and university freshers’ events bring increased foot traffic and social interaction to the area’s retail and leisure hubs. Shoplifting, the second most common crime type (12 incidents), rose to 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 31% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This could reflect the presence of high-street retail areas that attract both local residents and visitors during the autumn season. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, remained 43% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of property-related offences in the area compared to national trends. The combination of elevated violent crime and relatively low property crime suggests a unique local dynamic, linked to the area’s character as a mixed-use commuter town with a balance of residential and commercial zones.

September 2025 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents—a sharp rise that outpaced other crime categories. This spike may be connected to seasonal transitions, such as the start of autumn, which could lead to more outdoor activity or delayed maintenance of public spaces. Other crime and drugs both doubled from their August figures, rising from 1 to 3 incidents each. These increases suggest potential gaps in community engagement or policing during the transition period between summer and winter. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), and anti-social behaviour fell by the same proportion (from 9 to 3), reflecting a decrease in alcohol-fuelled incidents as nights grew shorter. The shoplifting rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents—31% above the UK average—highlights a specific challenge for local retailers, who may need to enhance security measures during peak shopping periods. The area’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that while violent incidents are prominent locally, their frequency is still lower than national benchmarks. This contrast between elevated violent crime and suppressed property crime requires further analysis of local demographics and spatial patterns.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay rose by 14.4% in September 2025 compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, places the area’s monthly crime exposure at 2 incidents per day on average—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 15,998 residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 225 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk environment compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against the UK average, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, with 4.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.4. This disparity is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 83% below the UK average (0.2 vs 1.2 per 1,000), and public order offences, which were 81% below (0.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000). However, the localised rise in violent crime and shoplifting suggests that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, certain vulnerabilities persist. For residents, the monthly exposure figure of 1-in-225 provides a tangible measure of risk, though it remains well below the levels seen in more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions.