Gresford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Gresford’s crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents. With an overall crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents — 84.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000 — the area continues to illustrate a stark contrast to national trends. The preponderance of violent crime, which stands at 0.9 per 1,000 (68% below the UK average for this category), suggests a focus on interpersonal incidents rather than property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though smaller in volume, also contribute to the crime mix, with both categories registering deficits of 79% and 84% respectively compared to UK averages. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: longer evenings and bank holidays in May could amplify outdoor socialising, increasing opportunities for conflict or disorder. However, the low absolute numbers — 12 crimes in total for a population of 9,172 — indicate that the area’s security remains robust. This profile aligns with Gresford’s character as a built-up area within Wrexham, where community cohesion and limited high-density commercial zones may mitigate broader crime drivers such as retail theft or vehicle crime. The absence of significant property crime further reinforces the idea that local crime dynamics are shaped by smaller-scale, interpersonal issues rather than systemic vulnerabilities. These findings, while revealing specific challenges, underscore the area’s overall safety compared to the UK context.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 166.7% (from 3 to 8). These jumps highlight a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for two-thirds of all reported incidents. This pattern contrasts sharply with the UK average for violent crimes, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000 — a 68% deficit in Gresford. The rise in public order offences, doubling from 0 to 1, also suggests a possible link to May’s bank holidays and extended evenings, which may contribute to increased socialising and outdoor activity. For residents, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete indicator of local challenges, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. These trends, while concerning, do not yet indicate a broader systemic issue.

The crime rate in Gresford for May 2024 (1.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 72.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show that over 31 days, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in Gresford. When considering the population-scaled perspective, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 764 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, reflects the stability of Gresford’s security landscape, even as small fluctuations in specific crime categories occur. The absence of a significant property crime component further distinguishes Gresford from regions where burglary or vehicle-related offences dominate. These figures suggest that the area’s crime picture remains firmly anchored in low-level incidents, with no indication of systemic vulnerabilities.