Gresford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of this population size, Gresford's crime rate in November 2023 translates to just 10 reported crimes — a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This built-up area within Wrexham recorded a total of 1.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 85.3% below the national average. The distribution of crimes highlights a pattern skewed toward property-related and low-severity incidents, with anti-social behaviour (20% share), burglary (20%), and violence and sexual offences (20%) forming the largest categories. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures, as November brings shorter days, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping — all of which could influence patterns of public order offences and retail crime. The low rate of violent crime (2 incidents) is 92% below the UK average, suggesting a generally stable environment despite the holiday season. The limited volume of crimes also means that individual incidents may have a more pronounced impact on local perceptions, though the data does not indicate any significant spikes in serious crime. The dominance of anti-social behaviour and burglary as primary concerns may reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet, community-focused built-up area where property crime and minor disputes are more likely to be reported than more severe offences. This profile aligns with the broader trend in Wrexham, where crime rates have historically remained below national averages, though local variations persist depending on specific neighbourhood dynamics.

November 2023 saw marked changes in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour, burglary, and shoplifting all doubling compared to October, while criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 88.9%. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in minor disturbances and property-related incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the approach of Christmas and the increased foot traffic associated with Black Friday shopping. The drop in criminal damage and arson, however, could reflect the success of local initiatives or the natural ebb of such crimes during colder months when outdoor activity declines. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 20% of all crimes, remains significantly below the UK average (81% lower), indicating that while these incidents are present, they are not prevalent in Gresford. Similarly, burglary (20% share) is 41% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s relatively compact layout and the presence of community monitoring efforts. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the notable reduction in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from 18 incidents in October to just 2 this month — a change that could signal improved local safety measures or a temporary lull in such crimes. The overall balance between property and violent crime also remains stable, with property-related offences making up the majority (60% of total crimes), consistent with the area’s profile as a low-crime built-up area.

The crime rate in Gresford for November 2023 (1.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 66.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant monthly drops in recent records. This decrease places Gresford’s current rate far below the UK average, with the area’s population size further emphasizing the low volume of crimes — just 10 incidents across 9,172 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day in November, a statistic that, while seemingly abstract, underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of any resident encountering a reported crime was roughly 1 in 917, a figure that highlights the relatively safe environment compared to broader UK trends. When scaled to the local population, these numbers suggest that Gresford’s crime prevention strategies, whether through community engagement, policing, or environmental design, are effectively mitigating risks. The contrast between Gresford’s monthly exposure and the UK average is particularly striking, as the national figure for similar-sized areas would likely involve significantly higher numbers of incidents. This comparison reinforces the area’s position as an outlier in terms of safety, though low crime rates can also reflect underreporting or the absence of certain crime drivers present in more densely populated regions.