Pheasey Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Pheasey during April 2023 reveals a pronounced emphasis on violent and anti-social incidents compared to property-related crimes. With 20 violent crimes reported — accounting for 50% of the total — this area's profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent offences make up just 23% of the national crime mix. The 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in Pheasey represent a striking 45.3% deficit relative to the UK's 7.5 per 1,000 rate, suggesting a combination of local factors that may contribute to this divergence. Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and public order offences (4 incidents) further reinforce this pattern, with both categories significantly below UK averages by 32% and 38% respectively. This skewed distribution raises questions about the area's social dynamics, potentially influenced by its status as a built-up area within Walsall, where community interactions and spatial density might amplify interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal context also plays a role: as Easter and spring activities increase outdoor engagement, this could partly explain the prevalence of public order incidents, which rose sharply in April. However, the absence of property crimes — which constitute only 17.5% of the total (7 incidents) — deviates from typical urban crime profiles where property-related offences often dominate. This anomaly may reflect effective community policing, or alternatively, unique local circumstances such as a lower concentration of commercial spaces that typically drive shoplifting or vehicle crime. The data also shows that Pheasey's vehicle crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's relatively low population density and reduced traffic congestion compared to larger urban centres. While the crime mix suggests a focus on interpersonal issues, the overall rate remains lower than the national average, indicating a combination of factors that warrant further analysis.

April 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Pheasey's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases, though still below UK averages, highlight a notable uptick in disruptive behaviour during the Easter period. The violent crime category also rose sharply by 53.8%, climbing from 13 to 20 incidents — a trend that may reflect seasonal patterns of increased social interaction during spring. Conversely, burglary dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1 incident), a stark contrast to the 67% deficit Pheasey already maintained against the UK average for this category (0.3 per 1,000). This decline could be linked to improved security measures or seasonal factors, as residential areas often see reduced activity during Easter. The crime mix itself reveals a striking contrast to the UK profile: while Pheasey's violent crimes (2.0 per 1,000) are 23% below the national rate, its anti-social behaviour rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This suggests a local effectiveness in addressing disorderly conduct, though the sharp rise in public order incidents indicates potential vulnerabilities during peak seasonal activity. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 45.3% gap between Pheasey's overall rate (4.1 per 1,000) and the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national context. However, the volatility in specific categories — particularly the 300% spike in public order offences — warrants attention, as such rapid changes could signal emerging trends or temporary spikes tied to local events.

Pheasey's crime rate in April 2023 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 14.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but noticeable uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 1 crime per day across the 30-day period, a figure that may feel more significant in a built-up area with a population of 9,823 residents. When scaled to the local context, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 246 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this remains well below the UK average for similar areas. The comparison to the previous month's data highlights a shift in crime dynamics, with the rise in public order offences and violent incidents potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Easter and the transition into spring. While the overall rate remains 45.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring, particularly given the sharp jumps in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Pheasey's crime rate, though low by national standards, is not static — the 14.3% increase from March to April indicates that local conditions can influence crime trends even within a generally safe environment. This fluctuation may be linked to the area's character as a built-up district within Walsall, where changes in community activity or policing strategies could have measurable effects on crime reporting patterns.