Wem Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wem's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 46.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, the area records 19.8% fewer crimes than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Wem's relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The 19 violent crimes reported—3.0 per 1,000 residents—place the area 5% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a concentration of interpersonal conflicts in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour, at 8 incidents (1.3 per 1,000), contributes 19.5% to the total crime mix, significantly below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Seasonal factors may partly explain the 300% surge in burglary and shoplifting, as August coincides with peak holiday activity and the potential for empty homes to attract opportunistic offenders. The town's low overall crime rate, combined with its unique distribution of violent and property crimes, illustrates a community where targeted interventions could address specific risks while maintaining broader safety standards.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 300% surge in both burglary and shoplifting, with each category rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp increase in property crimes contrasts with a 38.5% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell to 8 incidents from 13 in July. The area's violent crime rate—3.0 per 1,000 residents—remains 5% above the UK average for this category, despite an overall crime rate 19.8% below the national average. Burglary in Wem is 122% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a stark discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as increased empty homes during the summer holiday period. These shifts in crime distribution underscore the need for targeted policing strategies in property-related offences while anti-social behaviour appears to have temporarily abated.

Wem's crime rate in August 2025 rose 20.6% from 5.4 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents compared to July, reflecting a shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. When scaled to the population of 6,299, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 154 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate offers a broader perspective on how frequently residents encounter crime in their daily lives. The increase in violent crime and property crime compared to the previous month contrasts with a notable decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 38.5% to 8 incidents. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay of factors influencing local crime trends, though the precise reasons remain unclear without further data.