Pheasey Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 47.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This places the built-up area within Walsall firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 29.3% of total), vehicle crime (8 incidents, 19.5%), and anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 14.6%). These patterns align with Pheasey's likely character as a smaller, mixed-use area with a combination of residential and commercial spaces, where community interactions and local infrastructure may influence crime types. The seasonal context of May — with longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — likely contributes to the prominence of violent and anti-social offences. However, the area's vehicle crime rate is 78% above the UK average, suggesting a possible disconnect between local infrastructure and national trends. This could be influenced by factors such as car ownership rates, parking density, or the presence of high-traffic routes. While the overall rate remains low, the 300% increase in 'Other crime' raises questions about unclassified incidents that may require further attention from local authorities.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'Other crime' — a category that rose from one to four incidents — marking the most striking month-on-month swing. This surge, though small in absolute terms, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may relate to unclassified or emerging offences. Vehicle crime also surged by 166.7%, jumping from three to eight incidents, a figure that is 78% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This could reflect increased traffic or specific local events, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 40%, from 20 to 12, a decline that may be attributed to seasonal changes or reduced social gatherings during the early part of the month. The area's 'Other crime' rate is 186% above the UK average, a stark contrast to its performance in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 55% below the national figure.

Pheasey's crime rate in May 2023 rose slightly to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% increase from April's 4.1. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with a 47.5% gap that underscores its relative safety. Daily crime statistics show roughly one reported incident per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects the community's smaller population of 9,823. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 240 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this locality. This is particularly notable when compared to larger urban areas, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent crime reporting. The slight upward trend in May may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased social activity, though the overall rate remains significantly below national benchmarks.