Gresford Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Gresford’s crime profile in May 2023, accounting for nearly 37% of all reported crimes. This category, with 7 incidents, far outpaces other types, reflecting a pattern that aligns with seasonal shifts. As May brings longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, the local community may partly explain the rise in such offences. The overall crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents is 73.8% below the UK average of 8.0, highlighting Gresford’s relative safety compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between property crimes (10.5%) and violent crimes (36.8%), with shoplifting and burglary each contributing 15.8% and 10.5% respectively. This mix suggests a balance between public space challenges and more traditional crime types, though the absence of significant property crime spikes indicates effective local policing or community vigilance. Seasonal factors, such as bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely influence the timing of incidents, with increased foot traffic in public areas contributing to the rise in violent and sexual offences. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (5.3%) and vehicle crime (5.3%) further underscores the area’s generally orderly character, though the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the previous month warrants cautious monitoring.

May 2023 saw a 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents—a shift that positions this category as the dominant crime type. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons, signals a notable change in the crime mix. While property crimes remain relatively low, the 39% gap between Gresford’s shoplifting rate (0.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) highlights the area’s strong performance in preventing retail theft. The violent crime category’s 71% deficit compared to the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be mitigating broader national trends. A resident might find the 1-in-483 monthly exposure rate particularly useful for contextualising risk, though this figure is well below the UK’s typical exposure levels. The absence of significant increases in burglary or vehicle crime, despite the seasonal context, further reinforces the area’s stability, though the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour could indicate emerging challenges in specific neighbourhoods.

The crime rate in Gresford rose sharply from 0.7 per 1,000 in the previous month to 2.1 per 1,000 in May 2023, a 218.5% increase. This jump, while substantial, remains far below the UK average, with Gresford’s rate still 73.8% lower than the national figure of 8.0. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a rate that feels manageable for a community of 9,172 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1 crime per 483 residents provides a tangible measure of risk—comparable to a local resident having a 0.2% chance of being directly affected. This figure, though low, may prompt questions about whether the 218.5% increase reflects a temporary spike or a shift in local dynamics. The contrast with the UK’s broader crime picture is stark, with Gresford’s performance in categories like violence and sexual offences (71% below UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (92% below) underscoring the effectiveness of local interventions. However, the 43% gap in possession of weapons—where Gresford slightly exceeds the UK average—raises a nuanced question about whether this reflects a genuine trend or statistical noise in a small area.