Crime Rate in Holt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holt

The total recorded crimes in Holt, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holt crime rate of 7.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Holt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgeway East with total crimes: 13
  • Hugmore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sun Lane 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 areas in the Wrexham.

    • 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 areas in the Wrexham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Holt has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holt)CrimesRank (Holt)CrimesRank (Holt)
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
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
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

Holt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202528
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202448
May 202413

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 202510
January 20252
November 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Holt in May 2025

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

1. Bridgeway East (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Hugmore Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sun Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Borras Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sun Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridge Road (South) (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Buck Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Bryn Estyn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Preston Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Castlegate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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