Pheasey Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pheasey's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.4% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (10.8%) and vehicle crime (10.8%). These figures are lower than national averages: violence and sexual offences in Pheasey are 29% below the UK rate, while public order offences are 81% below. The seasonal context of March — the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing — may have influenced patterns, though the overall stability in crime rates suggests no dramatic shifts. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (19 vs 15) is a key characteristic, diverging from many urban areas where property crime typically leads. This could reflect local factors such as community dynamics, policing priorities, or the area's built environment. The relatively low levels of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) — both significantly below UK averages — further reinforce the area's safety profile. While the increase in violence and sexual offences warrants attention, the overall picture remains one of controlled crime levels compared to the national context.

March 2024 saw a 35.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 19 cases. This jump, though still below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, raises questions about potential seasonal factors — such as the transition to longer evenings — that may have contributed to increased incidents. Other notable shifts include a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, with one incident reported after none in February. This could indicate emerging local issues or changes in policing focus. Conversely, robbery and public order crimes both fell by 50%, suggesting effective interventions or temporary reductions in high-risk activities. The breakdown of crimes shows a stark contrast to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Pheasey are 29% below the national rate, while public order offences are 81% below. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 50% drop in robbery cases, which may reflect improved security measures or community vigilance in high-traffic areas.

Pheasey's crime rate in March 2024 remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in February. This consistency suggests no immediate spike or decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in March, reflecting a low but persistent level of incident frequency. When considering the population, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's size. With a population of 9,823, this monthly exposure rate highlights that most residents are not directly affected by crime, though the 37 total crimes recorded still represent a tangible presence in the community. The comparison to the UK average underscores Pheasey's position as a significantly safer area, with crime rates nearly half the national level. This contrast may reflect local factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics that differ from the broader UK context.