Gresford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Gresford’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 89.7% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country, with total recorded crimes amounting to just six incidents over the course of the month. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 66.7% of all incidents, with four cases reported, while criminal damage and arson made up the remaining 33.3%, with two incidents. These figures highlight a notable shift in the crime profile of Gresford, as violent crimes now dominate over property-related offences. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter days—likely contributes to this pattern, as fewer people are present in public spaces during the evening hours. While the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, the increase in criminal damage and arson compared to December may reflect localized factors, such as unoccupied properties or seasonal maintenance activities. The area’s consistently low crime rates, combined with the absence of property crimes, suggest that Gresford’s built-up environment within Wrexham may benefit from a combination of community engagement and limited exposure to high-risk areas typically associated with higher crime rates. These trends are consistent with the broader characteristics of smaller, less densely populated built-up areas, where crime prevention efforts can be more directly targeted.

January 2026 saw a significant 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from eight incidents in December to four in January. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may likely contribute to fewer opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, increasing from one to two incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall downward trend. This category, which is 58% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, remains low in Gresford, suggesting that property-related crimes are not a major concern in the area. The balance of crime types has shifted with violent crimes now accounting for 66.7% of total incidents, compared to 33.3% for property crimes. This shift is significant for residents, as it highlights the importance of community-focused policing strategies in addressing the most prevalent crime type.

Gresford’s crime rate in January 2026 fell to 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a 60.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000. This marks the most significant drop in recorded crime since at least the start of the data collection period, with the area now experiencing fewer than one reported crime per 1,529 residents over the course of the month. Daily crime statistics reveal that, on average, fewer than one crime was recorded each day in Gresford during January, a stark contrast to the typical patterns seen in larger urban areas. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the likelihood of any individual resident encountering crime remains exceptionally low, with the monthly exposure figure suggesting that only one in every 1,529 residents faced a reported crime. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it underscores the area’s consistent safety compared to the UK average, which stands at 6.8 per 1,000. The sharp decline in violent crime, coupled with the absence of property crimes, further reinforces the area’s current status as one of the safest in the country.