Crime Rate in Wrexham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrexham

The total recorded crimes in Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 1,184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrexham crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wrexham, encompassing approximately 135,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (469) incidents (16.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (219) incidents (-10.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (122) incidents (17.31% increase)
Wrexham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 39
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 26
  • Llys Nantgarw with total crimes: 19

Wrexham Police Info:

North Wales Police

Wrexham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brynyffynnon (190 crimes), and the safest, Garden Village (1 crimes), is 189 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wrexham.

Similarly, the area of Wrexham West (251 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley (20 crimes), with a difference of 231 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wrexham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brynyffynnon190
Grosvenor99
Smithfield89
Whitegate44
Offa38

Safest Wards:

Marford and Hoseley5
Bronington and Hanmer4
Little Acton2
Borras Park2
Garden Village1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wrexham West251
Hermitage & Whitegate165
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu114
Caia Park80
Cefn Mawr73

Safest Areas:

New Broughton & Bryn Cefn34
Coedpoeth & Brymbo33
Gwersyllt West & Summerhill31
Marford, Gresford & Llay North20
Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley20

Wrexham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (469 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (219 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (403 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (244 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (544 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (238 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 455 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 189 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (437 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (216 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 510 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 204 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (575 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (225 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (560 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (222 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (481 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (203 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (517 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (286 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 516 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 300 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (590 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 261.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025244
March 2025238
February 2025189
January 2025216
December 2024204
November 2024225
October 2024222
September 2024203
August 2024286
July 2024300
June 2024590

A total of 1627 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025140
March 2025140
February 2025107
January 202599
December 2024134
November 2024108
October 2024132
September 2024109
August 2024138
July 2024112
June 2024296

A total of 1615 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 2025104
March 2025149
February 202591
January 202588
December 2024127
November 2024122
October 202499
September 2024131
August 2024140
July 2024116
June 2024326

A total of 324 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202520
February 202523
January 202525
December 202429
November 202425
October 202427
September 202432
August 202427
July 202427
June 202440

A total of 6589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 549.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025469
April 2025403
March 2025544
February 2025455
January 2025437
December 2024510
November 2024575
October 2024560
September 2024481
August 2024517
July 2024516
June 20241122

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 987 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202571
March 202584
February 202575
January 202559
December 202492
November 202458
October 2024119
September 202490
August 202480
July 202457
June 2024150

A total of 332 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202528
February 202544
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202419
September 202424
August 202425
July 202425
June 202454

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 509 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202553
March 202526
February 202537
January 202545
December 202436
November 202428
October 202446
September 202452
August 202430
July 202425
June 202498

A total of 401 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202527
February 202518
January 202530
December 202432
November 202430
October 202426
September 202435
August 202439
July 202462
June 202464

A total of 1044 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202565
March 202583
February 202570
January 202569
December 202465
November 202494
October 202483
September 202467
August 202499
July 2024102
June 2024162

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244

High Crime Locations Wrexham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrexham postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Robbery3
2. Duke Street (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Llys Nantgarw (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting16
Robbery2
Drugs1
4. Charles Street (Map)
Total16
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
5. Lilac Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Gloucester Drive (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3

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