Pheasey Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in January 2024 was the 300% surge in anti-social behaviour, a category typically low in Pheasey. This built-up area within Walsall reported a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 36.6% of total), followed by vehicle crime (7 incidents, 17.1%) and burglary (5 incidents, 12.2%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: January’s short days and post-holiday lull may have reduced retail footfall, aligning with lower shoplifting and public order offences (both 65% and 58% below UK averages respectively). However, vehicle crime rose 40% above the UK average, potentially linked to local infrastructure or parking patterns. The area’s crime profile contrasts sharply with national trends, suggesting unique local dynamics—a combination of community cohesion mitigating violent crime and specific vulnerabilities in vehicle security. While the overall rate remains low, the spike in anti-social behaviour warrants scrutiny, as it diverges from the usual seasonal trends observed in similar urban settings.

Anti-social behaviour saw an unprecedented 300% increase from December, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms (0.4 per 1,000 residents), contrasts with the usual post-holiday dip in disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained 40% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000), potentially reflecting exposure of parked vehicles in residential areas or inadequate security measures. The category of other theft also doubled (1 to 3 incidents), though it remains 47% below the UK average. A notable decrease was recorded in robbery, which fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1 incidents), possibly due to reduced foot traffic in retail zones during January. The balance of crime shifted slightly towards violent offences, which accounted for 36.6% of total incidents—though this remains lower than the UK average for violent crime (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000). Residents might find the 300% jump in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it represents a stark departure from the area’s usual low levels of disorder.

Pheasey’s crime rate in January 2024 rose 41.4% from December’s 3.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day—a rate far lower than the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within this population of 9,823. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK’s average, which typically sees one crime for every 135 residents. The increase from December, however, suggests a shift in local patterns—perhaps influenced by seasonal transitions or temporary factors such as school holidays. While the overall rate remains low, the 300% rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a specific vulnerability. For residents, the 1-in-240 monthly exposure figure reinforces the area’s general safety, but the sudden spike in disorderly conduct indicates the need for targeted community engagement. This contrast between Pheasey’s low overall rate and its specific fluctuations underscores the importance of granular analysis in understanding local crime dynamics.