Crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay: statistics, rates and trends
881 crimes were recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Questions about crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- About this data
881 crimes were recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 393 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay has the 1,085th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 881 | 6,644 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,327 | 114,423 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,065 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (790). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 881 | 54.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 894 | 54.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 994 | 60.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,065 | 65.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 884 | 54.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 790 | 48.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 796 | 48.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 974 | 59.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 962 | 58.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and vehicle crime (+11%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-32%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 24.1 | 0.70 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.5 | 0.55 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +11% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -32% |
| Other theft | 42 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -28% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -3% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -4% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +233% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes | 697 | 74.1 | +37% |
| Cannock | 5,167 | 81.9 | +52% |
| Pelsall | 667 | 69.7 | +29% |
| Bloxwich | 6,100 | 111.9 | +107% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 344 | 53.7 | -1% |
| Brownhills | 2,188 | 104.7 | +94% |
| Burntwood | 1,900 | 64.0 | +19% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 806 | 72.3 | +34% |
3 areas within Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Great Wyrley Town had the highest rate (70.8 per 1,000) and Cheslyn Hay Village the lowest (43.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wyrley Town | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 470 | 70.8 |
| Great Wyrley Landywood | Neighbourhood | 4,772 | 248 | 52.0 |
| Cheslyn Hay Village | Neighbourhood | 7,920 | 341 | 43.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Court | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Achilees Close | 25 |
| On or near Alpha Way | 21 |
| On or near Lock Basin Close | 20 |
| On or near Hazel Lane | 19 |
| On or near Fair Oaks Drive | 18 |
| On or near Station Road | 17 |
| On or near Paddock Lane | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 325 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay has an estimated population of 16,327. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay a safe place to live?
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay recorded 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay was down 1% on the year before: 881 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 894 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.