Crime Rate in Acton and Maesydre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acton and Maesydre

The total recorded crimes in Acton and Maesydre, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acton and Maesydre crime rate of 4.47 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 Acton and Maesydre, encompassing approximately 8,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Acton and Maesydre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Dee Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Acton and Maesydre?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Acton and Maesydre reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 711 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Acton and Maesydre witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Acton and Maesydre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 575 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Acton and Maesydre witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Acton and Maesydre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Acton and Maesydre has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 6th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Acton and Maesydre crimes were 711. The crime rate of Acton and Maesydre in 2024 was 85.89 (year) or 7.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acton and Maesydre were around 575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.46 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)
Brynyffynnon190 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor99 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Whitegate44 4604 5569 5
Offa38 5453 8477 7
Queensway35 7548 7531 6
Pant and Johnstown33 9576 6440 9
Cefn West32 11366 12475 8
Ponciau34 8350 14356 12
New Broughton19 21397 9381 11
Llay26 15346 15404 10
Acrefair North27 14380 10353 13
Hermitage32 10282 20273 19
Coedpoeth17 24368 11314 16
Chirk North30 12246 26134 39
Holt28 13351 13159 35
Ruabon16 25315 18346 14
Wynnstay24 17341 17340 15
Cartrefle21 20345 16211 27
Rhos24 16236 28252 21
Brymbo16 26283 19300 17
Gwersyllt West17 23262 22283 18
Erddig23 18206 31250 23
Penycae22 19259 24233 26
Gwersyllt North14 28244 27260 20
Penycae and Ruabon South18 22272 21246 24
Rhosnesni15 27252 25251 22
Chirk South11 33260 23246 25
Rossett9 39233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South9 38144 36207 29
Esclusham14 29216 30205 30
Gwersyllt East13 30164 34200 31
Minera13 31191 33162 34
Gwenfro6 43199 32184 32
Stansty12 32127 39137 37
Overton and Maelor South10 3485 43172 33
Bryn Cefn9 36152 35134 38
Marchwiel10 35125 40119 41
Gresford East and West5 44122 41144 36
Llangollen Rural6 41134 3798 44
Dyffryn Ceiriog9 37128 38130 40
Cefn East8 4093 42111 42
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4265 4653 47
Bronington and Hanmer4 4659 47101 43
Little Acton2 4780 4498 45
Garden Village1 4970 4580 46
Marford and Hoseley5 4558 4837 48
Borras Park2 4856 4934 49

Acton and Maesydre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202511
February 202520
January 202514
December 202421
November 202424
October 202424
September 202411
August 202426
July 202412
June 202456
May 202421

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 202429

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 202417
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Acton and Maesydre in May 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elm Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dee Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cilgant Derwennydd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Powell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holly Walks (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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