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 May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheslyn Hay South crime rate of 1.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheslyn Hay South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woody Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Oakdene 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 May 2025 the Cheslyn Hay South has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)CrimesRank (Cheslyn Hay South)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Cheslyn Hay South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cheslyn Hay South in May 2025

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

1. Hazelwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Woody Bank (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Oakdene Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boleyn Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Swan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Collier Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairview Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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