Wem Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wem's July 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the town's consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at the same proportion, while property crimes (8.8%) and other categories formed the remaining share. This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes and public conduct over theft or burglary, a pattern that may be influenced by Wem's character as a small, historically rural town with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The seasonal context of July — peak summer, school holidays, and tourism — likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and violence, though the absence of significant property crime aligns with the area's low-density development and limited retail hubs. The data also reveals a stark contrast in UK comparisons: while violence is 31% below the national average, anti-social behaviour is 35% above, a discrepancy that may reflect localised factors such as community dynamics or policing priorities. The overall rate remains stable compared to previous months, though the month-on-month changes in specific categories will be explored in the highlights section.

July 2025 witnessed a dramatic 100% surge in vehicle crime, with three incidents reported after zero in June — a stark contrast to the 69% decline in shoplifting, which fell from three to one. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity towards transport-related offences, possibly influenced by increased summer traffic or vehicle-related vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour rose sharply by 62.5%, from eight to 13 incidents, a figure that places Wem 35% above the UK average for this category. This increase may be linked to the area's seasonal context, as festivals and outdoor events in July could contribute to heightened social interactions and associated disturbances. Conversely, public order offences plummeted 80%, from five to one, a decline consistent with the UK average's 69% below figure. This contrast suggests that while some categories are influenced by seasonal factors, others may reflect localised trends independent of national patterns. The data also reveals that violence and sexual offences (38.2% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category, though they are 31% below the UK average, indicating a unique local dynamic.

Wem's crime rate in July 2025 dropped 15.0% from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000 to 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the town's historically low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 6,299 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 185 residents — a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, though the comparison section does not explore national figures in detail. The reduction in public order offences, which fell 80% from five to one, and criminal damage and arson, down 75%, suggests a possible seasonal shift in activity patterns without further data. The daily crime count provides a tangible measure for residents, illustrating that while crime remains present, it is relatively infrequent in this built-up area of Shropshire.