Pheasey Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, though the month marked a notable upward shift from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and other theft (17.7%). These figures reflect the interplay of local factors, including the area’s built-up character within Walsall, where community spaces and residential density may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: the return to darker evenings in October, coupled with the timing of Halloween, likely increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and other crimes committed in low-light conditions. While property crimes such as other theft and vehicle crime remained relatively low, the 100% increase in robbery compared to the UK average for this category raises questions about local vulnerabilities. The overall low crime rate, however, suggests that Pheasey’s community remains largely safe, with targeted interventions potentially mitigating the upward trends observed in specific categories.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 7 incidents, a sharp contrast to the previous month’s figures. Other theft also jumped by 100%, with six reports in October compared to zero in September, suggesting a new pattern of property-related crime. Robbery, though still low in absolute terms, doubled to two incidents, placing Pheasey 100% above the UK average for this category. This spike in robbery, despite remaining a small share of total crimes, highlights a potential vulnerability in local security. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 40%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced motor-related offences in the area. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.4% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average for this category but still a significant proportion of the local crime mix.

Pheasey's crime rate rose by 21.4% from 2.9 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, marking the first increase since earlier in the year. While this remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, the upward trend warrants attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 289 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Pheasey compared to national benchmarks. The population context further underscores this: with 9,823 residents, the localised nature of crime means most residents are not directly affected, though the increase in certain categories may signal emerging patterns. The shift from September to October also aligns with seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could influence crime dynamics in the area.