Crime Rate in Acrefair North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acrefair North

The total recorded crimes in Acrefair North, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acrefair North crime rate of 8.45 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Acrefair North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Glaslyn with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Acrefair North has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 11th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)
Brynyffynnon159 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor98 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield90 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre43 4711 4575 4
Whitegate32 12604 5569 5
Queensway38 5548 7531 6
Pant and Johnstown33 10576 6440 9
Cartrefle37 6345 16211 27
Offa34 9453 8477 7
Holt36 7351 13159 35
Cefn West22 17366 12475 8
Ruabon35 8315 18346 14
New Broughton21 18397 9381 11
Llay19 23346 15404 10
Coedpoeth29 13368 11314 16
Ponciau23 16350 14356 12
Chirk North28 14246 26134 39
Wynnstay20 19341 17340 15
Brymbo28 15283 19300 17
Gwersyllt West11 33262 22283 18
Hermitage16 25282 20273 19
Gwersyllt North15 27244 27260 20
Penycae20 20259 24233 26
Rhos19 22236 28252 21
Penycae and Ruabon South14 29272 21246 24
Rhosnesni20 21252 25251 22
Erddig7 38206 31250 23
Chirk South18 24260 23246 25
Bryn Cefn16 26152 35134 38
Rossett4 43233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South15 28144 36207 29
Esclusham9 35216 30205 30
Gwenfro13 30199 32184 32
Gwersyllt East9 36164 34200 31
Minera12 31191 33162 34
Little Acton12 3280 4498 45
Overton and Maelor South3 4485 43172 33
Marchwiel9 34125 40119 41
Gresford East and West7 39122 41144 36
Stansty6 41127 39137 37
Llangollen Rural8 37134 3798 44
Dyffryn Ceiriog6 40128 38130 40
Cefn East1 4893 42111 42
Garden Village4 4270 4580 46
Bronington and Hanmer3 4559 47101 43
Bangor Is-y-Coed2 4765 4653 47
Marford and Hoseley2 4658 4837 48
Borras ParkNA NA56 4934 49

Acrefair North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202415
August 202415
July 202418
June 202436
May 202415
April 202410
March 202422

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 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
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 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 February 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Glaslyn (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ogwen (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peris (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Hampden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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