Gwersyllt Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 9,402 residents, Gwersyllt recorded 51 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 people. This rate. higher than the previous month, remains 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (43.1% of incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (9.8%). The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced the crime profile, with activities such as drug use and anti-social behaviour potentially spiking in response to environmental factors. However, the overall safety of Gwersyllt is underscored by its significantly lower crime rate compared to national averages, suggesting that local community dynamics or policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The dominance of violent crime, which is 14% below the UK average, highlights a unique challenge for the area, where incidents of this nature are both frequent and lower than in other regions. This contrast may be attributed to Gwersyllt’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community within Wrexham, where social cohesion could mitigate some forms of crime but not others. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (70% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below), further indicate a distinct profile, linked to the area’s infrastructure or demographic makeup. Understanding these patterns requires a nuanced approach, balancing the need to address rising concerns with the recognition of Gwersyllt’s inherent advantages in maintaining a lower crime environment.

October 2024 saw a sharp rise in drug-related offences, increasing by 200% to 3 incidents, and shoplifting, which jumped by 150% to 5. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, reaching 8 incidents, a figure 30% below the UK average. In contrast, burglary fell by 50%, declining from 2 to 1. The surge in drug-related crimes may be influenced by Halloween and the transition to darker evenings, which could encourage illicit activity in less visible areas. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 43.1% of all incidents—remains a critical concern, with these crimes being 14% below the UK average. This suggests that while the overall rate is lower than national levels, the proportion of violent crime is high compared to other areas. The 30% gap between anti-social behaviour rates in Gwersyllt and the UK average could reflect local community initiatives or demographic factors, such as a younger population or targeted policing efforts. Residents may find the 70% reduction in burglary rates from the previous month reassuring, though the rise in other categories indicates a need for continued vigilance.

The crime rate in Gwersyllt rose by 34.2% in October 2024, climbing from 4.0 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap of 33.3%. To contextualise the scale, the daily average of 2 crimes per day equates to one reported incident for every 184 residents over the month. This figure, while low in absolute terms, highlights the concentrated nature of crime in a relatively small population. The monthly exposure—1 crime per 184 residents—suggests that the impact of crime is felt by a proportion of the population rather than being evenly distributed. This is particularly notable in a built-up area like Gwersyllt, where higher population density can amplify the visibility of incidents. The shift from September to October may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings, which could influence both the frequency and types of crimes reported. However, the overall safety profile of Gwersyllt remains distinct, with the area’s crime rate indicating a consistently lower risk compared to national trends.