Pheasey Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey’s August 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. This built-up area within Walsall demonstrates a marked safety profile, with the most common crime type being violence and sexual offences (11 cases, 32.4% of total crimes), which are 59% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 23.5% of all crimes, and remaining 44% below the UK rate. The relatively low levels of violent crime may be influenced by Pheasey’s character as a smaller, possibly more community-focused area. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with August’s peak holiday season likely contributing to an increase in property crimes, particularly vehicle crime (17.7% of total crimes), which is 33% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests that local conditions—such as the presence of commercial or residential areas with higher vehicle density—may be driving this trend. While the overall crime rate remains low, the specific patterns observed in August 2024 highlight the importance of understanding how regional and temporal factors shape crime dynamics in this part of the West Midlands.

August 2024 witnessed a 100% increase in possession of weapons, with two reported cases compared to zero in July. This sharp rise contrasts with an 87.5% drop in public order offences, which fell from eight to one. Vehicle crime also rose by 50%, reaching six incidents, a rate 33% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a combination of specific crime types and local conditions. The decrease in violent crimes—down 35.3% from 17 to 11—suggests a possible seasonal effect, as August is typically a period of reduced foot traffic in Pheasey’s commercial areas. Meanwhile, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson may reflect heightened activity during the summer months. Residents may find the 33% above-average vehicle crime rate particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a localised issue that differs from the UK trend.

Pheasey’s August 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 27.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 289 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to national averages. This aligns with Pheasey’s broader pattern of consistently low crime rates, though the data reveals specific fluctuations, such as the sharp rise in possession of weapons and criminal damage. The population context further highlights that, despite the small number of total crimes, the community’s size means each incident carries a proportionally higher impact. These figures provide a clear snapshot of how local crime patterns interact with broader demographic and seasonal factors, offering residents a tangible sense of the area’s safety profile.