Crime Rate in Gwersyllt South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwersyllt South

The total recorded crimes in Gwersyllt South, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwersyllt South crime rate of 14.67 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 Gwersyllt South, encompassing approximately 1,022 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gwersyllt South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Fferm Uchaf with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Chatsworth Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gwersyllt South?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Gwersyllt South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 144 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gwersyllt South recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gwersyllt South had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 207 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gwersyllt South recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gwersyllt South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Gwersyllt South has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 14.67 ranking 28th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Gwersyllt South crimes were 144. The crime rate of Gwersyllt South in 2024 was 140.87 (year) or 11.74 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gwersyllt South were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 202.50 (year) or 16.88 (month) ranking 29 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
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
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

Gwersyllt South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Gwersyllt South in February 2025

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

1. Ffordd Fferm Uchaf (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Chatsworth Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Fairwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ffordd Arley (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oakleagh Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Churchlea (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rhosrobin Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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