Crime Rate in Cheslyn Hay South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheslyn Hay South

The total recorded crimes in Cheslyn Hay South, South Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheslyn Hay South crime rate of 1.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheslyn Hay South, encompassing approximately 9,849 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheslyn Hay South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fairview Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cheslyn Hay South?

To understand the safety of Cheslyn Hay South, we need to analyze Cheslyn Hay South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Cheslyn Hay South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 139 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheslyn Hay South recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Cheslyn Hay South had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 131 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheslyn Hay South recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Cheslyn Hay South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cheslyn Hay South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cheslyn Hay South has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 21th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cheslyn Hay South crimes were 139. The crime rate of Cheslyn Hay South in 2024 was 14.11 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheslyn Hay South were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.30 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Cheslyn Hay South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cheslyn Hay South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheslyn Hay South postcode area is presented below.

1. Fairview Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lapwing Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Besom Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Valley Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Oakridge Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Tennscore Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Merrill Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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