Wem Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw a slight upward trend in Wem’s crime rate, rising to 5.4 per 1,000 residents—a 25.9% increase from March’s 4.3 per 1,000. This rate remains 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.4% of all incidents (10 cases), followed by shoplifting (17.7%, 6 cases) and anti-social behaviour (14.7%, 5 cases). The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring’s arrival, likely influenced patterns: increased outdoor activity may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, while the Easter period could have temporarily affected community dynamics. Violent crime in Wem (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective local policing or community engagement. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both exceed UK averages by 49% and 36% respectively, linked to Wem’s retail presence and seasonal foot traffic. The area’s low overall crime rate, combined with these specific trends, illustrates a small, closely-knit community where targeted interventions could further reduce disparities in certain categories.

April 2024 brought significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: other theft, burglary, and drugs, each doubling from March’s figures. Other theft, for instance, rose from 1 to 2 cases—a 100% jump—while burglary also doubled from 1 to 2. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Easter or changes in local economic activity. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with property crimes (15 cases) outpacing violent crimes (10 cases), though the latter still dominated the breakdown. On a UK comparison scale, Wem’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is below the national average (2.6 per 1,000), a 38% gap that suggests local measures may be effective in curbing serious offences. However, shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) is 49% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could be tied to Wem’s retail sector, which may attract transient visitors or face challenges with in-store security. A resident might find the daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day (34 total crimes over 30 days) a useful benchmark for understanding the area’s current risk profile.

Wem’s crime rate in April 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 25.9% increase from March’s 4.3 per 1,000.9% below the UK average. This rise, while modest, underscores the volatility of crime trends even in low-rate areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that, when contextualised against Wem’s population of 6,299, means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees a higher frequency of incidents per capita. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety: with 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, Wem’s residents face a much lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average. However, the increase in specific categories like burglary and other theft suggests that while the overall risk remains low, targeted efforts may be needed to address emerging patterns. This data also invites reflection on how Wem’s small, rural character—likely characterised by tight-knit communities and limited commercial activity—interacts with crime trends, potentially offering insights into how similar areas might manage their own safety metrics.