Crime Rate in Wrexham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrexham

The total recorded crimes in Wrexham, UK in January 2026 are around 1,131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrexham crime rate of 8.37 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (447) incidents (12.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (187) incidents (1.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (123) incidents (25.51% increase)
Wrexham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Street with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Stryt Y Syfwr with total crimes: 16

Wrexham Police Info:

North Wales Police

Wrexham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brynyffynnon (133 crimes), and the safest, Marford and Hoseley (1 crimes), is 132 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wrexham.

Similarly, the area of Wrexham West (180 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley (8 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wrexham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brynyffynnon133
Smithfield107
Grosvenor98
Acton and Maesydre46
Whitegate42

Safest Wards:

Borras Park3
Garden Village3
Llangollen Rural2
Bangor Is-y-Coed1
Marford and Hoseley1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wrexham West180
Hermitage & Whitegate170
Town North, University & Rhos-ddu125
Caia Park90
Rhosllannerchrugog & Johnstown South67

Safest Areas:

Johnstown North & Rhostyllen29
Pen-y-cae & Minera26
Chirk & Ceiriog Valley26
Marford, Gresford & Llay North16
Bangor-on-Dee, Overton & Penley8

Wrexham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (447 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (187 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 398 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (473 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (450 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (201 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (465 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (202 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (488 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (290 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202536
November 202526
October 202524
September 202522
August 202540
July 202539
June 202522
May 202520
April 202518
March 202527
February 202518

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20257
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 966 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202678
December 202564
November 202566
October 202587
September 202586
August 2025100
July 202594
June 202588
May 202585
April 202565
March 202583
February 202570

A total of 868 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202667
December 202574
November 202582
October 202568
September 202586
August 202570
July 202560
June 202579
May 202552
April 202571
March 202584
February 202575

A total of 1450 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202689
December 2025113
November 2025105
October 2025124
September 2025124
August 2025136
July 2025114
June 2025146
May 2025112
April 2025140
March 2025140
February 2025107

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 20258
August 202514
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 5601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 466.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 544 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026447
December 2025398
November 2025473
October 2025450
September 2025465
August 2025488
July 2025477
June 2025532
May 2025469
April 2025403
March 2025544
February 2025455

A total of 2655 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 221.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026187
December 2025184
November 2025160
October 2025201
September 2025202
August 2025290
July 2025294
June 2025247
May 2025219
April 2025244
March 2025238
February 2025189

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 1451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026123
December 202598
November 2025136
October 2025134
September 2025129
August 2025108
July 2025145
June 2025112
May 2025122
April 2025104
March 2025149
February 202591

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 202511
October 20257
September 202512
August 202511
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 276 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202517
November 202517
October 202521
September 202530
August 202515
July 202525
June 202527
May 202522
April 202511
March 202528
February 202544

A total of 344 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202532
November 202534
October 202536
September 202531
August 202527
July 202534
June 202530
May 202529
April 202520
March 202520
February 202523

A total of 421 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202540
November 202518
October 202518
September 202541
August 202536
July 202542
June 202540
May 202533
April 202553
March 202526
February 202537

High Crime Locations Wrexham in January 2026

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

1. Duke Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
3. Stryt Y Syfwr (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
4. Station Court (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
5. Town Hill (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6

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