Gresford Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gresford's overall crime rate in September 2023 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 78.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the area's broader safety profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (18.8%) and burglary (12.5%). These figures align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Wrexham, where community dynamics and local infrastructure likely influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the onset of shorter evenings—may have contributed to fluctuations in public order offences, as increased foot traffic in local areas could lead to more incidents. However, the overall rate remains remarkably low, consistent with the profile of a smaller, largely rural-influenced built-up area. Gresford's crime profile continues to show significant gaps compared to UK averages, with violence and sexual offences, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour all recording figures well below national benchmarks. This suggests that local factors, such as strong community cohesion or effective policing, may play a role in maintaining safety. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.1 per 1,000) further underscores the area's relative security, though the recent doubling of vehicle crime highlights a potential emerging risk that warrants attention.

September 2023 witnessed sharp increases in three specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, burglary, and public order offences all doubling compared to August. Vehicle crime, which had not been reported in the previous month, rose by 100% to one incident, marking a new concern for residents. Burglary also doubled to two incidents, likely reflecting seasonal shifts as households prepare for colder weather and increased home security checks. Public order offences surged from zero to three, suggesting heightened tensions in local spaces during the transition to shorter evenings. Violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3% to four incidents, though this remains 85% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some areas of concern emerging alongside continued safety in other domains.

Gresford's crime rate in September 2023 rose slightly to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% increase from August's 1.6 per 1,000. While this marks the first upward movement in recent months, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Gresford experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, reflecting a low but consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of September, one crime occurred for roughly every 573 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the rate within the local population, highlighting that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by crime. Despite the small increase, the overall picture remains one of low crime, with the area continuing to perform well against national benchmarks.