Pheasey Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The most surprising finding in January 2026 is the prominence of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all crimes in Pheasey — a far higher proportion than typically seen in built-up areas of similar size. This figure, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, is 68% below the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000), illustrating a complex relationship between local demographics and crime patterns. Pheasey's overall crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents is 70.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area's relatively low population density and possibly its proximity to Walsall's broader infrastructure. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — may have contributed to the lower-than-expected levels of outdoor crimes, particularly vehicle-related offences. However, the high proportion of violent crime contrasts with the usual property-crime dominance in built-up areas, suggesting factors such as local community dynamics or policing strategies may play a role. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that vehicle crime, though down from December's rate, remains only 8% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.4 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in this category despite overall declines. These patterns align with the characteristics of a mid-sized built-up area, where localised factors often shape crime trends differently than in larger urban centres.

January 2026 saw three specific crimes — drugs, public order, and burglary — increase from zero to one reported incident each, a 100% rise. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, highlights unusual patterns in an area typically marked by low drug-related activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 incidents), a decline consistent with post-holiday reductions in vehicle-related theft and vandalism. The crime mix also shifted significantly: 40% of all crimes were violence and sexual offences, compared to 20% for property crimes, a reversal of the usual property-crime dominance in built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences in Pheasey were 68% below the UK average (0.8 vs 2.5 per 1,000), suggesting that while violent crime remains a concern, its localised incidence is far from typical. This contrast with the UK average is particularly striking given the area's built-up nature, which usually correlates with higher rates of such offences.

Pheasey's crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 28.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 2.9. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in built-up areas during January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours often correlate with lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 9,823, this means that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 491 residents — a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to broader UK trends. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when contrasted with the UK average, where residents face significantly higher risks. The decline from December's rate may also be influenced by post-holiday dynamics, such as reduced alcohol-related incidents and lower visitor numbers, which are common in non-tourist areas during this time of year.