Crime Rate in Gwersyllt North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwersyllt North

The total recorded crimes in Gwersyllt North, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwersyllt North crime rate of 4.14 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 North, encompassing approximately 3,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gwersyllt North Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heol-Yr-Eglwys with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Cefn with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gwersyllt North?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Gwersyllt North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 244 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gwersyllt North recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Gwersyllt North had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 260 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gwersyllt North witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gwersyllt North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gwersyllt North has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 28th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Gwersyllt North crimes were 244. The crime rate of Gwersyllt North in 2024 was 72.18 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gwersyllt North were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.91 (year) or 6.41 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwersyllt North)CrimesRank (Gwersyllt North)CrimesRank (Gwersyllt North)
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
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

Gwersyllt North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 202515
December 202423
November 202418
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Gwersyllt North in May 2025

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

1. White Lion Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Heol-Yr-Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Cefn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Cedar Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol Hyfryd (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heol-Y-Fferm (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Heol Camlas (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tan- Yr- Allt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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