Crime Rate in Holt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holt

The total recorded crimes in Holt, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holt crime rate of 9.39 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 Holt, encompassing approximately 3,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Holt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgeway East with total crimes: 23
  • Sun Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Pilgrim Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Holt?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Holt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 351 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Holt witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holt had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 159 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holt recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holt Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Holt has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 9.39 ranking 7th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Holt crimes were 351. The crime rate of Holt in 2024 was 91.55 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holt were around 159 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.17 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking 35 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
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
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

Holt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202448
May 202413
April 202415
March 20246

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20252
November 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Holt in February 2025

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

1. Bridgeway East (Map)
Total23
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Sun Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pilgrim Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bryn Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Clywedog Road East (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wrexham Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Ash Road (North) (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Francis Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Deeside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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