Pheasey Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect the area’s character as a built-up urban environment within Walsall. With 17 violent crimes recorded—accounting for 36.2% of all incidents—this category far outstrips property crime, which totaled 11 incidents. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 42.9% below the UK average, highlights the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity despite its urban density. This balance between violent and property crime may be influenced by Pheasey’s proximity to Walsall’s town centre, where social interactions and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. Seasonal factors also play a role: July, a peak summer month, coincides with the end of school terms and the height of tourism, amplifying public order issues. However, the absence of a significant spike in property crime—such as burglary or vehicle theft—suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be deterring such offences. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, rose sharply in July, linked to increased foot traffic during festivals or events. The data underscores a community where violent crime remains a priority concern, even as overall rates remain well below national benchmarks.

July 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 300%, jumping from two to eight incidents, a stark increase that may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or outdoor events. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 133.3%, likely tied to the same seasonal factors. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds, possibly due to increased police presence or changes in retail security measures. Violent crime, though still the most common category, decreased by 22.7% compared to June, indicating a temporary reduction in conflict-related incidents. Pheasey’s violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 40% below the UK average, a contrast to public order offences, which are 25% above the national figure. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement strategies in shaping crime trends.

Pheasey's crime rate in July 2024 rose 23.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.9 to 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns: while the area remains 42.9% below the UK average, the rate now aligns more closely with the national figure than it did in June. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly two incidents per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the consistent presence of crime in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of Pheasey compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised with the area’s population of 9,823, suggests that while crime is not absent, its impact is proportionally diluted by the community’s size and likely lower population density than in major cities.