Pheasey Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 9,823 residents, Pheasey recorded 42 crimes in December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the region. The data shows a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 52.4% of all incidents (22 cases), followed by property crimes (12 cases). This stark contrast to the UK average, where violent crimes make up 2.6 per 1,000 (compared to Pheasey’s 2.2 per 1,000), suggests a unique local dynamic. Seasonal factors may play a role, as December typically sees increased retail activity, darker evenings, and holiday-related disruptions. These conditions could contribute to the higher proportion of violent incidents, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The area also saw a notable underperformance in property crime categories compared to the UK, with burglary rates 61% above the national average. This anomaly may reflect local characteristics, such as a higher concentration of older housing stock or targeted vulnerabilities in specific neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, crimes like anti-social behaviour and public order were 79% and 56% below the UK average, respectively, indicating strong community cohesion or effective local policing efforts.

December 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime, anti-social behaviour, and other theft all doubled compared to November, with each increasing from one to three reported incidents. This sharp rise in these categories, while not reaching the UK average for anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000), highlights a potential spike in low-level disturbances during the festive season. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted with violent crimes making up over half of the total (22 out of 42) — a higher proportion than the UK average, where violent crimes account for 2.6 per 1,000 (14% below Pheasey’s 2.2 per 1,000). This could be linked to seasonal patterns, such as increased alcohol consumption or social gatherings during the holiday period. Meanwhile, burglary in Pheasey was 61% above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a figure that may be influenced by local factors such as the presence of older, more vulnerable properties. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions, though the overall crime rate remains well below national benchmarks.

Pheasey’s crime rate in December 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 55.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure is stark: over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents. This ratio, while seemingly low, could be interpreted differently depending on local perceptions of safety. For context, the UK average crime rate is 7.1 per 1,000, meaning Pheasey’s residents face a 39.4% lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, where Pheasey’s rates are 79% and 56% below the UK average, respectively. These figures suggest that local factors—such as strong community engagement or effective policing—may be contributing to the area’s relatively safe profile. However, the sharp rise in other crime categories during December indicates that certain vulnerabilities, such as those related to seasonal disruptions, remain under scrutiny.