Crime Rate in Cefn West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn West

The total recorded crimes in Cefn West, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn West crime rate of 10.87 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 West, encompassing approximately 2,023 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cefn West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chathams Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kynaston Place with total crimes: 3
  • Llangollen Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cefn West?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Cefn West reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 366 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cefn West witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cefn West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 475 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cefn West witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cefn West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cefn West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 10.87 ranking 17th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Cefn West crimes were 366. The crime rate of Cefn West in 2024 was 180.88 (year) or 15.07 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cefn West were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 234.75 (year) or 19.56 (month) ranking 8 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
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
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

Cefn West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 202411
August 202418
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 202417

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 202410

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cefn West in February 2025

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

1. Chathams Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kynaston Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Llangollen Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Caer Efail (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bowers Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Well Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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