Monthly Crime Statistics

Pheasey Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Pheasey recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 63.7% below the UK average, with significant drops in violent crime.

28
Total Crimes
2.9
Per 1,000 People
8
UK Average
-42.9%
vs Previous Month

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Pheasey's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 63.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.7% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (17.9%) and public order issues (14.3%). These figures suggest a mix of challenges, though the overall low rate indicates effective local policing or community resilience. Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns: as September brings the return of students to local schools and universities, the area's demographic shifts could contribute to fluctuations. However, the most notable trend is the significant reduction in violent crime, which may reflect targeted interventions or natural seasonal dynamics. Vehicle crime, while lower than the UK average, remains a persistent concern in areas with high car ownership or limited parking enforcement. Public order offences, though relatively low, saw a 300% increase from the previous month, a spike that warrants closer scrutiny in the context of heightened social activity during the freshers' period. The data underscores a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Pheasey emerging as an area where crime prevention efforts appear to have made a measurable impact.

September 2023 marked a sharp decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 60% compared to the previous month, from 25 to 10 incidents. This reduction, while significant, contrasts with a 300% surge in public order offences, which rose from one to four incidents. The latter increase may be linked to the start of the academic year, when student populations converge in the area, potentially straining local resources and increasing social tensions. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of decreased crime across several categories. Vehicle crime, though remaining 4% above the UK average, stayed relatively stable at 0.5 per 1,000 residents. Pheasey's performance in categories like criminal damage and arson (33% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (78% below) suggests that community-focused initiatives may be addressing underlying issues effectively. Residents might find the 60% drop in violent crime particularly reassuring, as it indicates a possible reduction in local tensions or improved policing strategies. However, the public order spike highlights the need for targeted measures during peak social activity periods.

Pheasey's crime rate in September 2023 (2.9 per 1,000) marked a 42.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem modest but is significant when contextualised within the community's size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 351 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is considerably lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides a tangible measure of the area's relative security: for every 351 residents, there was only one incident requiring police attention. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Pheasey's performance in categories like violence and sexual offences (64% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (78% below) positions it as a safer environment than the national average. However, the stark contrast between Pheasey's overall rate and the UK average (8.0 per 1,000) underscores the importance of local factors, such as community engagement or effective policing, in shaping crime trends. These figures suggest that Pheasey's residents may experience a markedly different crime environment than those in more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions.

Crime Breakdown - September 2023

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences10135.7%
Vehicle crime50.517.9%
Public order40.414.3%
Criminal damage and arson40.414.3%
Anti-social behaviour30.310.7%
Other crime10.13.6%
Burglary10.13.6%

Understanding Our Data

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Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Pheasey. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.

Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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