Crime Rate in Wrexham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrexham

The total recorded crimes in Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 1,343 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrexham crime rate of 9.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (477) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (294) incidents (19.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (29.46% increase)
Wrexham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Ruthin Road with total crimes: 24
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 20

Wrexham Police Info:

North Wales Police

Wrexham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brynyffynnon (186 crimes), and the safest, Little Acton (5 crimes), is 181 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wrexham.

Similarly, the area of Wrexham West (252 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley (26 crimes), with a difference of 226 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wrexham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brynyffynnon186
Grosvenor104
Smithfield89
Queensway52
Whitegate50

Safest Wards:

Cefn East6
Bangor Is-y-Coed6
Garden Village5
Borras Park5
Little Acton5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wrexham West252
Hermitage & Whitegate170
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu132
Caia Park108
Rhosllannerchrugog & Johnstown South75

Safest Areas:

Coedpoeth & Brymbo43
Marford, Gresford & Llay North35
Pen-y-cae & Minera32
Johnstown North & Rhostyllen29
Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley26

Wrexham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 477 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 294 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (532 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (247 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 321 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202529
April 202520
March 202520
February 202523
January 202525
December 202429
November 202425
October 202427
September 202432
August 202427

A total of 919 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202579
May 202552
April 202571
March 202584
February 202575
January 202559
December 202492
November 202458
October 2024119
September 202490
August 202480

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

A total of 5960 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 496.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 575 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025477
June 2025532
May 2025469
April 2025403
March 2025544
February 2025455
January 2025437
December 2024510
November 2024575
October 2024560
September 2024481
August 2024517

A total of 2787 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025294
June 2025247
May 2025219
April 2025244
March 2025238
February 2025189
January 2025216
December 2024204
November 2024225
October 2024222
September 2024203
August 2024286

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 1479 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025146
May 2025112
April 2025140
March 2025140
February 2025107
January 202599
December 2024134
November 2024108
October 2024132
September 2024109
August 2024138

A total of 962 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202588
May 202585
April 202565
March 202583
February 202570
January 202569
December 202465
November 202494
October 202483
September 202467
August 202499

A total of 336 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202522
May 202520
April 202518
March 202527
February 202518
January 202530
December 202432
November 202430
October 202426
September 202435
August 202439

A total of 468 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202540
May 202533
April 202553
March 202526
February 202537
January 202545
December 202436
November 202428
October 202446
September 202452
August 202430

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 305 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202522
April 202511
March 202528
February 202544
January 202524
December 202421
November 202435
October 202419
September 202424
August 202425

A total of 1430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025112
May 2025122
April 2025104
March 2025149
February 202591
January 202588
December 2024127
November 2024122
October 202499
September 2024131
August 2024140

High Crime Locations Wrexham in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order3
Other theft3
Drugs3
2. Ruthin Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Duke Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Bridgeway East (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences15
Other crime3
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Robbery1
Other crime1

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