Pelsall Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 9,663 residents, Pelsall recorded 46 crimes in February 2025—a figure that equates to 4.8 crimes per 1,000 people, significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area 28.4% below the national benchmark, a gap that may be attributed to its relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.3% of the total, followed by shoplifting and vehicle crime, each contributing 13.0%. These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, highlighting Pelsall’s lower incidence of such crimes. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings—likely contributes to the overall lower crime rate, though the specific dominance of violent offences suggests underlying factors such as community dynamics or policing focus areas. Vehicle crime, while above the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s proximity to major transport routes, which are known to drive such incidents in similar built-up areas. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or anti-social behaviour, despite the month’s typical low activity levels, further indicates a stable crime environment. However, the 62% above-average rate for vehicle crime underscores the need for continued monitoring of transport-related security measures.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person and possession of weapons each increasing by 100% compared to January. These spikes, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), may indicate emerging trends or isolated incidents requiring local attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% and drugs-related crimes dropped by 50%, suggesting potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing illicit activity. The breakdown of crime types reveals a marked contrast between Pelsall and the UK average: vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, was 62% higher than the national rate, potentially linked to the area’s proximity to major roads and commuter routes. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 40% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the community’s relatively low levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents or effective policing in high-risk areas. Residents may find the 13.0% share of shoplifting crimes particularly relevant, as this mirrors broader retail security trends across the UK despite Pelsall’s lower overall crime rate.

February 2025 saw a 14.8% drop in Pelsall’s crime rate compared to January, falling from 5.6 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as February is often a pre-spring lull with reduced outdoor activity and fewer large-scale events. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over 28 days, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 46 crimes as relatively low for a built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 9,663, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 210 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is consistent with other low-crime urban areas, it also highlights the relative safety of Pelsall compared to national averages. The drop in overall crime may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas and the absence of major festivals or events that typically occur in spring. However, this should be viewed alongside the specific changes in crime categories, which reveal shifts in the nature of incidents rather than a uniform decline.