Gwersyllt Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gwersyllt, 8.1 crimes were reported in September 2023, placing the area 1.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate, while slightly elevated nationally, remains within a range typical for a built-up area within Wrexham, where urban dynamics and local demographics shape crime patterns. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (39.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.7%) and shoplifting (11.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a time when the area experiences a shift from summer’s social vibrancy to the quieter rhythms of autumn. The spike in violence and sexual offences may reflect the return of students to the area, a factor that could be linked to the broader Wrexham region’s status as a university hub. Anti-social behaviour, which is 42% above the UK average, might also be influenced by the transition period, as local communities adjust to changing patterns of activity. Shoplifting, at 79% above the national average, suggests that retail areas in Gwersyllt may be particularly vulnerable during the back-to-school period. The overall crime rate, while slightly above the UK average, is not significantly different from other similar urban areas, and the month’s data reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends.

September saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a shift that may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or parking habits. Other crime also doubled, with one incident reported compared to none in August, a spike that could indicate new types of offences emerging or increased reporting. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 45.5%, from 33 to 18 incidents, a drop that might be linked to the start of the academic year and reduced late-night activity. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with 3.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 39.5% of all crimes, highlighting its disproportionate impact on the area’s crime profile. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 79% above the UK average, suggesting local retail areas may be experiencing particular vulnerabilities during the back-to-school period.

In September 2023, Gwersyllt’s crime rate fell by 13.7% compared to August, dropping from 9.4 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns as the area transitions from summer’s peak activity to the quieter rhythm of autumn. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that, while local to Gwersyllt, provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the broader UK context. This rate is also 1.2% above the UK average, though the drop from the previous month suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends. The population of 9,402 means that each resident faces a calculated risk of 0.81 crimes per year, a metric that helps contextualise the statistics for individuals living in the area.