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Crime in Wem

Wem had 158 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 72% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 46% on the three months before.

SY4, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wem

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100.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+46%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common81 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Mar 27 Apr 34 May 55 Jun 53 Jul 50 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wem. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8151%
anti-social behaviour2315%
theft138%
public order128%
criminal damage128%
burglary64%
weapons43%
shoplifting32%

Wem against Shropshire

TypeWem per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence51.624.2▲ 19%
Burglary3.81.7–
Vehicle crime1.31.1–
Anti-social behaviour14.69.3–
Theft and robbery8.94.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wem100.6▲ 46%
Prees21–
See every Shropshire area ranked on the crime in Shropshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wem a safe area?

Wem had about 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wem?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (81), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and theft (13).