Gresford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gresford, 2.4 crimes were reported in October 2025 — a rate 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective reveals a community with significantly lower crime exposure compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by other theft (18.2%) and anti-social behaviour (13.6%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.7 per 1,000 (55% below Gresford’s rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.3 per 1,000 (76% below). October’s seasonal context — shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween — likely contributes to the spike in violent crime, as darker evenings may heighten risks in public spaces. The built-up area’s character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may also influence crime patterns, though local factors such as community engagement or police presence could temper the national trend. The relatively low property crime rate (8 incidents, or 36% of total crimes) suggests that residential areas may be better secured or less targeted compared to larger urban centres. This balance between national safety and local volatility underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both demographic and seasonal variables.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 1,000% in October 2025, rising from one incident in September to 11 in the current month. This dramatic increase, combined with a 200% rise in anti-social behaviour and a 100% jump in shoplifting, suggests a significant shift in the crime profile. The category of violence and sexual offences, now accounting for 50% of all reported crimes, is 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Gresford’s relative safety in this category despite the local spike. Other theft — the second most common crime — remains 23% below the UK average. These figures, while showing Gresford’s overall lower crime rates, underscore the need for targeted local interventions as violent crime surges. A resident might find the 1-in-417 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant when assessing risk in their neighbourhood.

The crime rate in Gresford rose sharply in October 2025, increasing from 0.4 per 1,000 in September to 2.4 per 1,000 — a 445.5% month-on-month rise. This shift translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area’s population of 9,172 residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 417 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. While daily crime counts may seem low in absolute terms, the steep increase from the previous month raises questions about local factors influencing the spike. The population context further underscores the scale: with 9,172 residents, even a modest rise in crime can feel significant to those living in the area. This contrast between the monthly aggregate and the daily frequency illustrates how crime statistics can shape perceptions of safety in a tight-knit community.