Gwersyllt Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,402 residents, Gwersyllt’s 65 reported crimes in October 2025 equate to one crime for every 145 people—a figure that contextualizes the rate as relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The area’s crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places it 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7, a difference that may reflect Gwersyllt’s character as a built-up area within Wrexham, where community-focused policing and lower population density could contribute to reduced incidents. The top two crime categories, anti-social behaviour (32.3%) and violence and sexual offences (32.3%), highlight a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property crime, a pattern consistent with areas where social services and community engagement play a significant role. Seasonal factors likely influenced this profile: the clocks going back in October extended evening darkness, increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, the decline in shoplifting (80% drop) and other theft (62% drop) may align with reduced foot traffic during the month, though this could also indicate effective retail security measures. The 79% rise in criminal damage and arson above the UK average suggests localized issues that may warrant further investigation. Overall, the data illustrates a community managing crime through a combination of environmental factors and targeted interventions, even as specific categories like drugs and burglary show sharp month-on-month increases.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), drugs (+100%), and burglary (+100%), though these remain low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type (32.3% of total), was 75% above the UK average, a stark contrast to shoplifting, which fell 80% to just 1 incident. This shift from property crime to anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween, which can amplify community tensions. Violence and sexual offences (32.3% of total) were 17% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or policing strategies may be mitigating some risks. The 62% drop in other theft (from 3 to 2) and 84% decline in shoplifting could indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the month.

In October 2025, Gwersyllt’s crime rate rose 4.9% from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000 to 6.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, translates to 2 reported crimes per day on average—a figure that may prompt local residents to consider adjusting personal security measures. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Gwersyllt within the lower end of UK benchmarks for built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 9,402, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the rise in specific categories like criminal damage and arson may signal localized tensions. The daily crime count remains relatively low compared to urban centres, but the shift in crime types from property-related offences to anti-social behaviour and violence indicates a changing dynamic in the area’s public safety profile.