Wem Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wem’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up community within Shropshire’s rural landscape. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total crimes), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (30.4%) and public order offences (13%). These patterns align with Wem’s character as a small, semi-rural town where community interactions and local social hubs may contribute to the dominance of interpersonal crimes over property-related incidents. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime profile: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while the absence of major shopping events or tourist activity could explain the low shoplifting rate. Wem’s violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour remains 24% below national levels. This suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies that mitigate more severe crimes. The relatively low property crime rate, particularly for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect a combination of low retail footfall and a compact built-up area with limited commercial zones. While causal links, the seasonal context of May—characterised by milder weather and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to the observed mix of crime types. Wem’s profile illustrates how geographical and demographic factors shape crime trends, even within a broader national context.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences rising by 50% and anti-social behaviour increasing by 40% compared to April. These shifts suggest a potential link to longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, consistent with May’s seasonal context. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft fell sharply, with shoplifting dropping 66.7% to two incidents and other theft declining by 50%. This reduction may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal retail activity patterns. Wem’s violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) remains 24% below national levels. The area’s property crime rate also outperforms UK averages, with shoplifting at 53% below and burglary at just 3% below. These figures highlight a crime mix skewed towards low-level incidents, likely influenced by Wem’s built-up area status within Shropshire’s rural framework.

Wem's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 32.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average, where crime remains significantly higher. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 274 residents. This low frequency underscores Wem’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Shropshire. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the disparity: while the UK average sees 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, Wem’s rate is nearly half that, reflecting a combination of local policing strategies and community dynamics. The reduction in property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting and other theft, may partly explain this shift, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings in May could also play a role. These figures, when contextualised against the UK backdrop, illustrate how Wem’s unique characteristics contribute to its distinct crime profile.