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 February 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acton and Maesydre crime rate of 5.19 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Acton and Maesydre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Powell Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Acton and Maesydre has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 5.19 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Acrefair North32 11380 10353 13
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

Acton and Maesydre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 202429
April 202413
March 202416

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202514
December 202421
November 202424
October 202424
September 202411
August 202426
July 202412
June 202456
May 202421
April 202415
March 202416

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 202417
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Elm Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Powell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Maesydre Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Stratford Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cilgant Derwennydd (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Margaret Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tapley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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