Gresford Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Gresford in March 2024 reveals a balance between property and violent crimes, with neither category dominating the overall picture. The area recorded 11 total crimes, a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 84.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Gresford’s status as a low-crime built-up area within Wrexham, where the community’s character likely plays a role in suppressing criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of incidents, with four reported cases, while property crimes—primarily other theft—made up 27.3% of the total, with three incidents. The remaining 36.4% of crimes fell into categories such as criminal damage and anti-social behaviour, both of which saw notable declines compared to February. Seasonal factors may have influenced this mix, as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings could alter patterns of activity in public spaces. However, the low overall rate suggests that Gresford’s built-up environment, combined with a smaller population and lower socioeconomic disparities, contributes to its relatively safe crime profile. The absence of major spikes in violent crime, despite the seasonal shift, further reinforces the area’s stability. While direct causes, the interplay of community dynamics and local policing likely plays a role in maintaining this low crime rate.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in other theft cases, rising from one to three incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with the 33.3% decline in both anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, which fell from six to four and three to two respectively. The crime mix reveals a shift towards property-related incidents, with other theft now accounting for 27.3% of total crimes, compared to 36.4% for violence and sexual offences in February. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, as the transition to spring and lengthening evenings could influence criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences in Gresford remain 85% below the UK average, while other theft is 45% below the national rate. These figures highlight the area’s distinct profile, where property crimes, though present, are far less common than in larger urban centres.

In March 2024, Gresford’s crime rate dropped by 8.4% compared to February, falling to 1.2 per 1,000 residents from 1.3. This small decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime levels, which have consistently positioned it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately zero crimes reported over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the sparse nature of reported incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 834 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in a community of nearly 9,200 people. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Gresford compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically higher due to denser populations and greater socioeconomic diversity. The low frequency of incidents also suggests that local policing efforts, combined with the area’s smaller scale, may contribute to the suppression of criminal activity.