Crime Rate in Brynyffynnon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brynyffynnon

The total recorded crimes in Brynyffynnon, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brynyffynnon crime rate of 15.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (14.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Brynyffynnon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 39
  • Llys Nantgarw with total crimes: 21
  • Lilac Way 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 areas in the Wrexham.

    • 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 areas in the Wrexham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Brynyffynnon has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 15.59 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brynyffynnon)CrimesRank (Brynyffynnon)CrimesRank (Brynyffynnon)
Grosvenor99 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre37 6711 4575 4
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

Brynyffynnon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 202513
February 202515
January 20256
December 202418
November 20247
October 202413
September 202419
August 202412
July 20245
June 202462
May 202418

A total of 1087 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202571
March 202583
February 202567
January 202543
December 202470
November 2024114
October 202493
September 202475
August 202467
July 202476
June 2024164
May 202483

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 202510
February 202513
January 202512
December 202412
November 202426
October 202411
September 202412
August 202421
July 202412
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202530
March 202516
February 202517
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202419
September 202421
August 202424
July 202434
June 202476
May 202431

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202531
March 202547
February 202523
January 202523
December 202464
November 202428
October 202424
September 202470
August 202455
July 202426
June 2024152
May 202436

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202520
March 202529
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 20243
October 202443
September 202429
August 20247
July 202410
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20254
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
November 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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

High Crime Locations Brynyffynnon in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Robbery3
2. Llys Nantgarw (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Lilac Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
4. Gloucester Drive (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ruthin Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
6. Town Hill (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Bron-Y-Nant (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Centenary Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bryn Offa (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
10. Ffordd Jiwbili (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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