Crime Rate in Holt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holt

The total recorded crimes in Holt, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holt crime rate of 7.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Holt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgeway East with total crimes: 19
  • Caerllew with total crimes: 3
  • Clywedog Road East 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 July 2025 the Holt has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holt)CrimesRank (Holt)CrimesRank (Holt)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre41 7711 4575 4
Queensway52 4548 7531 6
Whitegate50 5604 5569 5
Pant and Johnstown36 9576 6440 9
Llay45 6346 15404 10
Offa39 8453 8477 7
Cefn West26 21366 12475 8
New Broughton30 13397 9381 11
Acrefair North30 12380 10353 13
Rhos31 10236 28252 21
Coedpoeth28 17368 11314 16
Hermitage31 11282 20273 19
Ponciau24 22350 14356 12
Ruabon18 26315 18346 14
Wynnstay27 20341 17340 15
Cartrefle29 15345 16211 27
Gwersyllt West29 16262 22283 18
Brymbo15 32283 19300 17
Penycae and Ruabon South28 18272 21246 24
Erddig27 19206 31250 23
Gwersyllt North21 24244 27260 20
Rhosnesni15 31252 25251 22
Chirk South22 23260 23246 25
Penycae12 35259 24233 26
Chirk North21 25246 26134 39
Stansty18 27127 39137 37
Rossett17 28233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South17 30144 36207 29
Gwenfro17 29199 32184 32
Esclusham13 34216 30205 30
Gwersyllt East8 44164 34200 31
Overton and Maelor South10 3785 43172 33
Minera14 33191 33162 34
Bryn Cefn8 43152 35134 38
Gresford East and West9 42122 41144 36
Dyffryn Ceiriog11 36128 38130 40
Llangollen Rural10 38134 3798 44
Bronington and Hanmer10 3959 47101 43
Marchwiel9 41125 40119 41
Marford and Hoseley9 4058 4837 48
Cefn East6 4593 42111 42
Little Acton5 4980 4498 45
Garden Village5 4770 4580 46
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4665 4653 47
Borras Park5 4856 4934 49

Holt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 202510
January 20252
November 20245
August 20242

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202516
April 202511
March 202528
February 202514
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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 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

High Crime Locations Holt in July 2025

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

1. Bridgeway East (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences15
Other crime3
Drugs1
2. Caerllew (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Public order1
3. Clywedog Road East (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sun Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bryn Estyn Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Borras Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Smithfield Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deeside (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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