Pheasey Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey's July 2023 crime profile reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating. At 4.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 42.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting Pheasey's status as a relatively low-risk built-up area within Walsall. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) as the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.4% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (14.9%) and criminal damage (10.6%). This distribution contrasts with national patterns where property crimes typically dominate. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—likely contributes to the spike in public order offences, which surged by 100% compared to June. However, the area's violent crime rate remains below the UK average for this category, with violence and sexual offences at 1.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.8 per 1,000. This suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies are maintaining lower levels of violent incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 46% above the UK average, potentially linked to Pheasey's proximity to major transport routes or car parks. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further highlight the area's distinct character compared to larger urban centres. This mix of crime types and rates illustrates a community where property vulnerabilities coexist with strong social cohesion, a dynamic likely shaped by Pheasey's compact, residential layout and proximity to Walsall's core services.

July saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This spike aligns with the summer season's heightened social activity and festival events, which often draw larger crowds to public spaces. Robbery and shoplifting both jumped from zero to one incident each, a stark contrast to June's figures. These isolated cases may reflect opportunistic behaviour during the summer's longer evenings and increased foot traffic. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, dropping from 6 to 3 incidents—a decline consistent with the area's generally stable community dynamics. Violent crimes, at 19 total, remained 32% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The property crime rate, though slightly lower than violent crimes, still lags behind the UK average for vehicle crime, which was 46% above the national figure. This discrepancy may indicate specific vulnerabilities in Pheasey's vehicle storage infrastructure or parking arrangements.

Pheasey's crime rate in July 2023 rose 17.4% compared to June's 4.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over 31 days, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises local activity without direct UK comparisons. Monthly exposure reveals one reported crime for every 209 residents, a ratio that places Pheasey within a broader demographic context of low-to-moderate crime density. While the increase is notable, the rate remains 42.2% below the UK average, underscoring persistent disparities between this built-up area and national trends. The shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in public order offences—suggests seasonal pressures aligning with July's peak tourism and festival calendar. This pattern may partly explain the increase in shoplifting and robbery, which are typically linked to transient populations and outdoor events. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the rise, Pheasey's residents face a significantly lower risk of crime compared to the UK average, a factor likely influenced by the area's compact, community-oriented layout.