Crime Rate in Erddig: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erddig

The total recorded crimes in Erddig, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erddig crime rate of 12.18 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 Erddig, encompassing approximately 1,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Erddig Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Jarman Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Erddig?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Erddig demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 206 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Erddig recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Erddig had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 250 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Erddig witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Erddig Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Erddig has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 12.18 ranking 18th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Erddig crimes were 206. The crime rate of Erddig in 2024 was 109.13 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erddig were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.44 (year) or 11.04 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erddig)CrimesRank (Erddig)CrimesRank (Erddig)
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
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

Erddig Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Erddig in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Jarman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairfield Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Earle Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ffordd Glyn (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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