Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,998, the 59 crimes recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay during January 2026 equate to 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 45.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Staffordshire, which includes a mix of residential and commercial zones, shows a crime profile shaped by seasonal dynamics. The post-holiday period in January typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities, which may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26 cases (44.1% of total crimes), making them the most prevalent category, though this rate remains 36% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed with 5 cases each (8.5% of total), both significantly below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, colder weather, and post-Christmas retail lulls—likely contributes to the subdued levels of property crimes such as vehicle theft and shoplifting, which typically rise during periods of increased foot traffic. However, the sharp increases in burglary, robbery, and criminal damage and arson suggest localized vulnerabilities, possibly linked to vacant properties or targeted acts during the winter months. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions, even in areas with generally low crime rates.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary, robbery, and criminal damage and arson all increasing by 400%, 100%, and 100% respectively compared to December 2025. These spikes, though from very low base numbers, suggest potential vulnerabilities in property security during the post-holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime and public order offences both declined sharply—by 66.7% and 50% respectively—possibly linked to reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours typical of winter months. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast: violence and sexual offences (26 cases) made up 44.1% of total crimes, yet this category remains 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both fell significantly below UK rates, with anti-social behaviour at 0.3 per 1,000 (68% below the UK average). These patterns highlight a combination of local conditions and national trends, with the area’s relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour possibly reflecting community cohesion or effective local policing strategies.

The crime rate in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay for January 2026 was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 14.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with crime levels 45.6% below the national average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller, less densely populated urban areas. When scaled to the local population of 15,998, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 271 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to larger cities, though it remains a useful metric for local authorities to monitor trends and allocate resources. The population context further highlights that even small increases in specific crime categories—such as burglary or criminal damage—could have a noticeable impact on community perceptions of safety, despite the overall low rate.