Wem Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wem’s crime rate in January 2025 was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per day for the area’s 6,299 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents (15 cases), with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—4% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a significant concern, Wem’s rates are lower than the national benchmark. Property crimes, including burglary and criminal damage, made up 33.3% of all incidents (8 cases), but these categories showed mixed UK comparisons: burglary was 67% above the UK average, while criminal damage was 2% below. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January’s shorter days and post-holiday retail lull may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime'—a category not explicitly defined in the data—raises questions about underreported or evolving criminal activities that may require closer monitoring.

January saw a stark increase in 'other crime' (+300%), rising from 1 to 4 incidents, and burglary (+200%), jumping from 1 to 3. These shifts suggest potential underreported issues or emerging patterns in local crime dynamics. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50% (2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2), possibly linked to seasonal factors like post-holiday calm or reduced social gatherings. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 50% of all crimes—were 4% below the UK average (2.4 vs 2.5 per 1,000), while 'other crime' was 233% above the UK rate (0.6 vs 0.2 per 1,000). This contrast highlights uneven risk profiles: residents may feel safer from violent crime but face heightened exposure to less-defined categories like fraud or cybercrime, which could be underrepresented in official statistics.

Wem’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% decrease from December’s 5.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal trends, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may partly explain lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 210 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of risk: for someone living in Wem, the chance of encountering a crime in January was approximately 0.48% (1/210). When compared to the UK average, Wem’s rate remains lower, reflecting a consistently safer environment relative to national trends. The population context further underscores this: with 6,299 residents, the area’s crime statistics are scaled to reflect individual risk rather than absolute numbers, offering a clearer picture of everyday safety.