Crime Rate in Acrefair North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acrefair North

The total recorded crimes in Acrefair North, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acrefair North crime rate of 7.92 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 Acrefair North, encompassing approximately 3,788 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Acrefair North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tegid with total crimes: 6
  • Whalley'S Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Acrefair North?

To understand the safety of Acrefair North, we need to analyze Acrefair North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Acrefair North reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 380 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Acrefair North witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Acrefair North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 353 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Acrefair North witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wrexham, Acrefair North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Acrefair North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Acrefair North has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 7.92 ranking 12th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Acrefair North crimes were 380. The crime rate of Acrefair North in 2024 was 100.31 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acrefair North were around 353 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.18 (year) or 7.77 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acrefair North)CrimesRank (Acrefair North)CrimesRank (Acrefair North)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre41 7711 4575 4
Queensway52 4548 7531 6
Whitegate50 5604 5569 5
Pant and Johnstown36 9576 6440 9
Llay45 6346 15404 10
Offa39 8453 8477 7
Cefn West26 21366 12475 8
New Broughton30 13397 9381 11
Rhos31 10236 28252 21
Coedpoeth28 17368 11314 16
Hermitage31 11282 20273 19
Ponciau24 22350 14356 12
Holt30 14351 13159 35
Ruabon18 26315 18346 14
Wynnstay27 20341 17340 15
Cartrefle29 15345 16211 27
Gwersyllt West29 16262 22283 18
Brymbo15 32283 19300 17
Penycae and Ruabon South28 18272 21246 24
Erddig27 19206 31250 23
Gwersyllt North21 24244 27260 20
Rhosnesni15 31252 25251 22
Chirk South22 23260 23246 25
Penycae12 35259 24233 26
Chirk North21 25246 26134 39
Stansty18 27127 39137 37
Rossett17 28233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South17 30144 36207 29
Gwenfro17 29199 32184 32
Esclusham13 34216 30205 30
Gwersyllt East8 44164 34200 31
Overton and Maelor South10 3785 43172 33
Minera14 33191 33162 34
Bryn Cefn8 43152 35134 38
Gresford East and West9 42122 41144 36
Dyffryn Ceiriog11 36128 38130 40
Llangollen Rural10 38134 3798 44
Bronington and Hanmer10 3959 47101 43
Marchwiel9 41125 40119 41
Marford and Hoseley9 4058 4837 48
Cefn East6 4593 42111 42
Little Acton5 4980 4498 45
Garden Village5 4770 4580 46
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4665 4653 47
Borras Park5 4856 4934 49

Acrefair North 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 20259
April 20258
March 202524
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Acrefair North in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tegid (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Whalley'S Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peris (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Glaslyn (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ogwen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hampden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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