Wem Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wem's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former (15 incidents) accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes (46.9%), compared to property crimes (8 incidents, 24.4%). This dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property offences typically outpace violent ones in many areas. The overall crime rate (5.1 per 1,000) is 31.1% below the UK average (7.4 per 1,000), a gap that may reflect Wem's character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive built-up area within Shropshire. Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) dominate the breakdown, but their rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as the area's proximity to educational institutions or seasonal transitions — may temper violent crime trends. Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 15.6% of total) is 32% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate effective community engagement or policing. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school activity and the start of the academic year, may explain the rise in other theft (200% increase), linked to students acquiring new belongings. However, shoplifting (3 incidents, 9.4%) is 18% below the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect Wem's retail environment or its relatively low foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows a marked decline in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 1 incidents), a 66.7% drop that may be influenced by autumnal weather or community initiatives. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the balance between crime types suggests a need to address violent crime trends, which may be influenced by the area's demographic composition or the timing of events in September.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Wem's crime profile, with other theft rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) — a jump that may correlate with the influx of university students returning to the area. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category (46.9% of total), are 7% below the UK average for this type, a distinction that could reflect local policing strategies or community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour, which declined by 37.5% (from 8 to 5), is 32% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of reduced public disorder. The sharp rise in other theft and the absence of criminal damage and arson (down 66.7% from 3 to 1) highlight a combination of crime types, though these changes may be influenced by the transition to autumn and the start of the academic term. For residents, the 31.1% gap between Wem's rate and the UK average offers a tangible measure of relative safety.

Wem's crime rate in September 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) marks a 22.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This brings the area's monthly exposure to approximately one reported crime for every 197 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the local population. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly one crime per day, a statistic that may resonate more tangibly with residents than aggregate figures. When scaled to population size, Wem's performance stands out: its violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average for this category, and anti-social behaviour is 32% below the national benchmark. These figures suggest a community where crime prevention efforts may be aligning with local needs, though seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year could still influence patterns. The interplay between population density and crime types in Wem appears distinct from broader UK trends, particularly in categories like shoplifting and public order offences, which are also significantly below the UK average.