Crime in Pheasey: statistics, rates and trends
391 crimes were recorded in Pheasey in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (157), vehicle crime (51) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,298th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pheasey | Walsall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 391 | 30,674 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.1 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,012 | 295,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pheasey peaked in the year to August 2022 (584 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (379). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 391 | 39.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 379 | 37.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 439 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 46.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 584 | 58.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 583 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 534 | 53.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 507 | 50.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 519 | 51.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (61% below) and other theft (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 47 and vehicle crime rose from 36 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +88% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.6 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 26 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pheasey; the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Streetly (31.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pheasey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly | 493 | 31.8 | -19% |
| Aldridge | 975 | 62.2 | +59% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +259% |
| West Bromwich | 11,594 | 107.9 | +176% |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,595 | 72.2 | +85% |
| Rushall and Shelfield | 832 | 74.6 | +91% |
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +217% |
| Bloxwich | 6,029 | 110.6 | +183% |
Pheasey Park Farm is the one area listed within Pheasey, with 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasey Park Farm | Neighbourhood | 11,760 | 480 | 40.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Pheasey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beacon Road” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beacon Road | 20 |
| On or near Brooking Close | 19 |
| On or near Collingwood Drive | 18 |
| On or near Roxburgh Grove | 17 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 16 |
| On or near Doe Bank Lane | 16 |
| On or near Raeburn Road | 14 |
| On or near Old Hall Lane | 13 |
| On or near Clausen Close | 12 |
| On or near Morland Road | 11 |
Of the 372 crimes in Pheasey with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Pheasey has an estimated population of 10,012 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pheasey average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pheasey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pheasey a safe place to live?
Pheasey recorded 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,298th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pheasey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (51).
Is crime in Pheasey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pheasey was up 3% on the year before: 391 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pheasey?
About 10,012 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pheasey?
Pheasey is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.