Crime Rate in Brynyffynnon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brynyffynnon

The total recorded crimes in Brynyffynnon, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brynyffynnon crime rate of 13.04 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 Brynyffynnon, encompassing approximately 12,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (55.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Brynyffynnon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Abbot Street with total crimes: 16
  • Ruthin Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is Brynyffynnon?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Brynyffynnon reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 2,803 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brynyffynnon witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brynyffynnon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 2,290 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brynyffynnon witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brynyffynnon Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Brynyffynnon has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 13.04 ranking 1th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Brynyffynnon crimes were 2,803. The crime rate of Brynyffynnon in 2024 was 229.94 (year) or 19.16 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brynyffynnon were around 2,290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 187.86 (year) or 15.65 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)
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
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

Brynyffynnon 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 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (70 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 20243
October 202443
September 202429
August 20247
July 202410
June 202432
May 202422
April 202413
March 202417

A total of 1013 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202567
January 202543
December 202470
November 2024114
October 202493
September 202475
August 202467
July 202476
June 2024164
May 202483
April 202486
March 202475

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202419
September 202421
August 202424
July 202434
June 202476
May 202431
April 202431
March 202434

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202512
December 202412
November 202426
October 202411
September 202412
August 202421
July 202412
June 202432
May 202413
April 202416
March 20248

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20256
December 202418
November 20247
October 202413
September 202419
August 202412
July 20245
June 202462
May 202418
April 20249
March 202422

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
April 20244

A total of 560 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202523
December 202464
November 202428
October 202424
September 202470
August 202455
July 202426
June 2024152
May 202436
April 202433
March 202426

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 202410

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Brynyffynnon in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
2. Abbot Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Ruthin Road (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bron-Y-Nant (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Town Hill (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Llys Nantgarw (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Centenary Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parc Ial (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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