Wem Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Wem, the January 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 people places the area 44.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a local risk profile where, on average, one in every 242 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.9%) and public order offences (15.4%). These figures reflect the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which likely contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. The area’s crime profile contrasts with national trends: while violence and sexual offences in Wem are 46% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 11% higher, possibly linked to the social dynamics of a smaller built-up area where community interactions may amplify such incidents. The relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 suggests a combination of effective local policing and the physical characteristics of Wem’s built-up environment, which may limit opportunities for property crime. These patterns illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms shape the crime experience in Wem, offering residents a clearer understanding of their daily risk landscape.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 300% compared to December, rising from one to four incidents. This increase may be linked to the post-holiday period, where disruptions in routine and increased social gatherings could contribute to such incidents. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 50% (from two to one incident), aligning with the seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which likely limit opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes also declined by 25% (from 12 to nine), reflecting the quieter nature of January, though this remains consistent with the area’s generally lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while 11% above the UK average, remained relatively stable, with seven incidents reported. This category’s proximity to the national average suggests a balance between local community factors and broader trends. Burglary and other theft categories both performed below UK averages, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (17% below the UK rate) and other theft at 0.3 per 1,000 (47% below). These figures may indicate that Wem’s built-up area, with its compact layout and lower levels of transient populations, offers a more secure environment for property crime prevention.

Wem’s crime rate in January 2024 remained stable compared to December, with no change from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This consistency suggests that the area’s overall crime profile is not subject to dramatic monthly fluctuations, which could be due to the smaller population size and the inherent variability of crime in built-up areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible benchmark for residents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 242 residents over the course of the month, a measure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Wem compared to larger urban centres. The area’s population of 6,299 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that the crime rate is not only below the UK average but also proportionally dispersed across a smaller community. This means that while individual incidents are significant, the overall exposure per resident remains markedly lower than in more densely populated regions. The combination of a stable monthly rate, a low daily frequency, and a population-scaled perspective illustrates a community where crime, while not absent, is infrequent enough to be a rare occurrence for most residents.