Crime Rate in Cefn East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn East

The total recorded crimes in Cefn East, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn East crime rate of 9.08 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 Cefn East, encompassing approximately 880 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cefn East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Kayton with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hoel-Y-Plas with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cefn East?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Cefn East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 93 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cefn East recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Cefn East had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 111 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cefn East recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wrexham, Cefn East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cefn East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cefn East has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 9.08 ranking 40th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Cefn East crimes were 93. The crime rate of Cefn East in 2024 was 105.59 (year) or 8.80 (month) ranking it 42 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cefn East were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.02 (year) or 10.50 (month) ranking 42 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn East)CrimesRank (Cefn East)CrimesRank (Cefn East)
Brynyffynnon190 12,803 12,290 1
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
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

Cefn East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cefn East in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd Kayton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hoel-Y-Plas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bro Gwilym (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lon-Cae-Gwilym (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Rest (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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