Wem Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wem's November 2023 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a significant improvement that underscores a broader trend of declining crime. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 36.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 27.3%) and public order offences (7 incidents, 21.2%). This distribution reflects a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour dominate the crime profile, though the rates for these categories remain lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings may have influenced the timing of incidents, with public order offences potentially linked to increased community activity. The area's relatively low property crime rate, with vehicle crime 40% below the UK average and shoplifting 64% below, suggests that local environmental factors—such as a smaller retail footprint or effective community policing—may be contributing to this trend. These figures illustrate a community where violent and disorderly crimes are the primary concerns, but where overall safety remains comparatively strong.

November 2023 saw a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to October, with the category falling from 24 to 12 incidents. This decline, alongside a 75% drop in burglary cases, highlights a significant improvement in public safety. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 28.6%, rising from 7 to 9 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and community gatherings. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one and two incidents respectively, though these remain well below UK averages. The category of violence and sexual offences in Wem is 27% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour is 33% above, illustrating a mixed picture of local crime trends. These findings provide residents with specific insights into areas where community engagement or targeted policing could further reduce incidents.

Wem's November 2023 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 29.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across 30 days, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile compared to national averages. This daily context provides residents with a tangible understanding of crime prevalence, offering reassurance that incidents are infrequent and manageable within the community. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that Wem's crime rates remain well below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this sustained reduction in reported crimes.