Gresford Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gresford’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 86.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, particularly when compared to the national profile where violence and sexual offences dominate. In Gresford, however, violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all reported crimes, followed by public order (20%) and shoplifting (20%). The absence of property crimes in this month’s data—unlike the UK average, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share—suggests a unique crime profile shaped by the area’s characteristics. As a built-up area within Wrexham, Gresford’s proximity to urban centers may drive certain patterns, such as the prevalence of violence and public order issues, while its smaller scale likely limits the scope for more widespread property crimes. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, may have contributed to the slight increase in non-violent crimes like public order and shoplifting, though these remain well below UK averages. The overall low rate, combined with the dominance of violent crime, indicates a community where targeted interventions may be more impactful than broad-scale measures. This profile aligns with Wrexham’s broader context as a smaller, less densely populated area compared to major UK cities, where crime tends to cluster in specific high-traffic zones. The data also reflects the influence of local demographics, with the small population size amplifying the impact of each reported incident. While the area’s safety is evident, the need for tailored strategies to address the specific types of crime that do occur remains clear.

May 2025 saw three distinct shifts in Gresford’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences fell by 50% compared to April, dropping from six to three incidents—a significant decline that may partly explain the area’s continued safety. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, public order, and shoplifting each doubled from zero to one or two incidents, reflecting a minor uptick in non-violent crime. These increases, though small, contrast with the UK averages, where public order offences are 66% below the national rate and shoplifting is 70% below. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 30% of all crimes—remains the most striking feature, despite a 50% reduction from the previous month. For residents, the 86.4% gap between Gresford’s rate and the UK average offers a clear benchmark for local safety, even as seasonal factors like extended evenings and bank holidays may influence low-level crime trends.

Gresford's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 9.2% to 1.1 crimes per 1,000 residents from 1.2 per 1,000 in April. This places the area firmly in the lower end of the UK crime spectrum, with overall crime 86.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 917 residents across the month. This low frequency underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, though the absence of daily crime data for the UK means local comparisons are confined to Gresford’s own historical trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the small number of incidents, each crime carries significant weight in a community of 9,172 people, highlighting the importance of local vigilance and community engagement in maintaining this low rate.