Pheasey Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a continuation of Pheasey’s historically low crime profile, with a total crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—46.9% below the UK average. This built-up area within Walsall, characterized by its mixed residential and commercial fabric, saw violence and sexual offences account for 27.3% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (24.2%) and possession of weapons (12.1%). The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to patterns where indoor and vehicle-related crimes dominate. While the overall rate remains significantly below national benchmarks, the persistent presence of violence-related offences suggests ongoing community safety challenges. Vehicle crime.8 per 1,000 (129% above the UK average), may reflect local factors such as commuter traffic or parking density. The low levels of property crime (15 total) and theft from the person (1 case) contrast with national trends, due to Pheasey’s compact layout and community policing efforts. These figures, while showing a generally stable trend, require contextual understanding of the area’s unique social and geographic dynamics.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in Pheasey’s crime mix, with vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson both doubling compared to January. This 100% increase in vehicle crime—now at 0.8 per 1,000—places the category 129% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour (78% below the UK rate). The rise in criminal damage and arson, from one to two incidents, may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather increasing the likelihood of arson for heating purposes. Conversely, 'other crime' fell by 50%, from two to one incident, suggesting a temporary reduction in unclassified offences. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (27.3% of total crimes) continues to outpace the UK average for this category (2.3 per 1,000), though Pheasey’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 remains 61% below the national figure. Residents might note that while vehicle crime has surged, theft from the person remains exceptionally low (0.1 per 1,000), a figure 17% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in vehicle-related crime without undermining the area’s broader safety achievements.

Pheasey’s crime rate in February 2026 rose from 2.0 per 1,000 in January to 3.4 per 1,000, a 64.7% increase over the previous month. This uptick, though still well below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, raises questions about temporary factors influencing local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that, while modest, reflects the month’s 33 total incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 298 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s generally low crime environment. Compared to the UK average, Pheasey’s residents face a crime risk approximately 60% lower than the national average, a figure that remains consistent with historical trends. However, the month-on-month rise suggests that local conditions—such as weather patterns or community events—may temporarily elevate crime rates. The contrast between Pheasey’s low property crime levels (15 incidents) and its higher-than-average vehicle crime rates highlights the importance of context-specific policing strategies. These comparisons provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local safety profile relative to both national standards and historical trends.