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 July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acton and Maesydre crime rate of 4.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Acton and Maesydre Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret Way with total crimes: 3
  • The Willows with total crimes: 3
  • The Hawthorns 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 July 2025 the Acton and Maesydre has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)CrimesRank (Acton and Maesydre)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
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
Acrefair North30 12380 10353 13
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

Acton and Maesydre 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202514
April 202511
March 202511
February 202520
January 202514
December 202421
November 202424
October 202424
September 202411
August 202426

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Acton and Maesydre in July 2025

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

1. St Margaret Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Willows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Aldford Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Overton Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dee Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maesydre Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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