Gresford Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gresford's crime picture in August 2024 continues to illustrate a stark contrast to national trends, with the area's overall crime rate at 1.6 per 1,000 residents—80.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the built-up area within Wrexham, suggests a community where crime remains a rare occurrence. The most common crime types were criminal damage and arson (20% of all incidents), other theft (20%), and anti-social behaviour (20%), each significantly below their respective UK averages. The low levels of violent crime, which accounted for just 13.3% of all reported incidents, further reinforce the area's relative safety. Seasonal factors appear to influence the crime profile, with August's peak holiday period potentially contributing to a shift in criminal activity patterns. While empty homes during the summer months may increase burglary risk, the absence of such incidents in August indicates effective local deterrents. The area's built-up nature, with its concentration of residential properties and limited commercial zones, may explain the dominance of property-related crimes over violent offences. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a small, tightly knit community where social cohesion likely plays a role in maintaining low crime levels.

August 2024 marked a sharp decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 75% compared to the previous month, falling from 8 to 2 incidents. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month when tourist activity may displace local criminal activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour cases surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This increase, while statistically significant, remains well below the UK average for the category (1.4 per 1,000). Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident in August—though this remains 78% below the UK average. The crime mix in Gresford shifted with property crimes accounting for 60% of all incidents (9 out of 15), compared to 13.3% for violent crimes. This balance reflects the area's built-up character, where property-related incidents may be more common due to the concentration of residential and commercial properties.

Gresford's crime rate in August 2024 remained stable compared to July, falling by 5.7% to 1.6 per 1,000 residents. This follows a consistent trend of low crime levels, with the area maintaining a position significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of 0.48 crimes reported each day, a figure so low it translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 611 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. When considering the population context, the 9,172 residents of Gresford experienced a crime rate that is 80.5% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects both local policing effectiveness and the community's unique characteristics. The low frequency of incidents, even when scaled to daily figures, suggests that residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, a factor that may contribute to a sense of security within the built-up area.