Gresford Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gresford’s July 2023 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places it 72.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was other theft, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents and 21% above the UK average. This anomaly may be partially explained by the summer season, which brings increased foot traffic, tourism, and outdoor events to the area. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 28.6% of reported crimes, a figure that is 75% below the UK average. This stark contrast with national trends could reflect Gresford’s smaller population, lower population density, and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, at 9.5% of all crimes, also fell significantly below the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as schools being out of session and the peak of festivals, may have contributed to the rise in theft-related incidents, as temporary visitors or local residents taking advantage of summer activities could have increased opportunities for such crimes. However, the overall crime rate remains low, consistent with Gresford’s status as a built-up area within Wrexham that has historically maintained safer conditions compared to larger urban centres.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 600% surge in other thefts, rising from one to seven incidents—a stark anomaly in the local crime profile. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in violence and sexual offences, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to the summer season’s higher foot traffic and events. Other thefts in Gresford outperformed the UK average by 21%, a deviation that contrasts with the area’s overall safety record. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, a decrease that aligns with the UK average but remains a positive development for local residents. The crime mix also shifted: property crimes (11) outnumbered violent crimes (6), a balance consistent with Gresford’s typically lower violent crime rates. These fluctuations, while significant, must be interpreted within the context of seasonal patterns and localized factors such as festivals or outdoor events.

Gresford's crime rate in July 2023 rose to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 61.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This upward trend, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 9,172, this translates to one reported crime for every 437 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Gresford remains a low-crime area, with the majority of incidents concentrated in specific categories such as theft and violence. This consistency with broader UK trends, despite the local increases, suggests that systemic factors—such as policing strategies or community initiatives—may be contributing to the area’s overall safety profile.