Pelsall Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,663 residents, Pelsall recorded 37 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.0% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%, five cases) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%, four cases). These patterns may align with Pelsall's character as a built-up area within Walsall, where community-focused policing and lower population density could contribute to reduced property crime. The seasonal context of February—characterised by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may also play a role in the relatively low overall crime rate. While violence and sexual offences remain 28% below the UK average, the sharp rise in public order offences (up 100%) suggests potential shifts in local activity patterns. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the winter season, contrasts with typical trends in urban areas, where vehicle crime often rises during colder months. This divergence could reflect Pelsall's specific demographic profile or the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives.

February saw a 19.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 21 to 17 incidents, though this category remains 28% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect increased community gatherings despite the winter season. Drug-related crimes also doubled, moving from zero to two reports, highlighting a potential uptick in local activity. Vehicle crime fell by 40% (from five to three incidents), possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during February's colder weather. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (52% lower), with only five incidents reported, underscoring the area's generally low levels of disorder. A resident might find the 100% increase in shoplifting incidents (from one to two) noteworthy, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000.

Pelsall's crime rate in February 2024 dropped 19.5% from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000 to 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualises the low volume in a built-up area. When scaled to the population of 9,663, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 261 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The population context further underscores the relatively low risk: with 37 crimes reported, each resident faces a 0.38% chance of being involved in a crime that month, compared to the UK's 0.71% average. Such figures may partly explain the area's reputation as a safer, more stable neighbourhood within Walsall's urban framework.