Wem Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wem’s crime profile in December 2025 remained markedly lower than the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the national figure of 7.0 per 1,000. This statistic places the area firmly in the safer end of the UK’s crime spectrum, a trend consistent with its built-up character within Shropshire’s rural framework. The breakdown of crimes reveals a focus on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and burglary (10.5%). While violent crimes remain a concern, their rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, suggesting that Wem’s social dynamics or geographic isolation may mitigate some risk factors. Seasonal context plays a role: the December peak of Christmas shopping, coupled with darker evenings and the potential for empty homes during the holidays, could create conditions conducive to public order issues. However, the absence of major property crimes—such as burglary and theft—indicates that Wem’s compact, low-density built-up area may limit opportunities for such offences. The area’s crime profile, therefore, reflects a blend of localized factors, including seasonal rhythms and the interplay between community density and economic activity, which collectively shape the monthly crime picture.

December 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends for Wem, with public order offences surging by 100% from zero to two incidents—a rise that may be linked to the holiday season’s increased social activity and darker evenings. This spike, however, was overshadowed by significant declines in other categories: anti-social behaviour dropped by 69.2%, burglary fell by 60%, and other thefts decreased by 50%. These reductions suggest that targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have curbed opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 52.6% of all reported incidents, a rate (1.6 per 1,000) that is 38% below the UK average for this category. This divergence from national trends highlights the area’s unique profile, where violence and sexual offences, though present, are less frequent than in larger urban centres. Residents should remain cautious, particularly in public spaces during late evenings, given the rise in public order issues.

Wem’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 61.2% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in smaller communities, where holiday periods and reduced foot traffic may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 332 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance during times when public spaces may be less populated. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains well below the UK average when scaled to local demographics. The population context further highlights the rarity of crime here: with 6,299 residents, the monthly exposure of 19 crimes translates to a relatively low risk for individuals. This contrast with the UK average, which stands at 7.0 per 1,000, suggests that Wem’s built-up area operates within a unique set of social and geographic conditions that may contribute to its consistently lower crime rates.