Crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay: statistics, rates and trends
896 crimes were recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Types of crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Streets with the most crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Demographics of Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Questions about crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (398), anti-social behaviour (79) and shoplifting (74) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,059th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 896 | 6,804 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 16,327 | 114,423 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,038 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (769). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 896 | 54.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 880 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 991 | 60.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,038 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 930 | 57.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 769 | 47.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 836 | 51.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 931 | 57.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 970 | 59.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and other theft (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 329 to 398, while shoplifting fell from 103 to 74 and other theft fell from 56 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes | 707 | 75.2 | +37% |
| Cannock | 5,179 | 82.1 | +50% |
| Pelsall | 658 | 68.8 | +25% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +102% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 369 | 57.6 | +5% |
| Brownhills | 2,235 | 107.0 | +95% |
| Burntwood | 1,907 | 64.3 | +17% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | +36% |
Of the 3 areas within Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley Town had the highest crime rate (70.8 per 1,000) and Cheslyn Hay Village the lowest (44.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley Town | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 470 | 70.8 |
| Great Wyrley Landywood | Neighbourhood | 4,772 | 259 | 54.3 |
| Cheslyn Hay Village | Neighbourhood | 7,920 | 354 | 44.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Court” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Court | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Achilees Close | 23 |
| On or near Alpha Way | 20 |
| On or near Lock Basin Close | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Falcon Close | 16 |
| On or near Fair Oaks Drive | 15 |
| On or near Hazel Lane | 15 |
Of the 817 crimes in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 329 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay has an estimated population of 16,327 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay a safe place to live?
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,059th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 398 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay was up 2% on the year before: 896 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 880 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?
About 16,327 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.