Crime Rate in Little Acton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Acton

The total recorded crimes in Little Acton, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Acton crime rate of 0.85 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 Little Acton, encompassing approximately 5,899 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Little Acton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Penally with total crimes: 1
  • Ffordd Newbrigg with total crimes: 1
  • Horsley Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Little Acton?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Little Acton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 80 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Acton recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Little Acton had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 98 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Little Acton recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Acton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Little Acton has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 49th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Little Acton crimes were 80. The crime rate of Little Acton in 2024 was 13.56 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking it 44 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Acton were around 98 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.61 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Acton)CrimesRank (Little Acton)CrimesRank (Little Acton)
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
Holt30 14351 13159 35
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
Garden Village5 4770 4580 46
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4665 4653 47
Borras Park5 4856 4934 49

Little Acton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 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 4 incidents.

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Little Acton in July 2025

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

1. Heol Penally (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Ffordd Newbrigg (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Horsley Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Cavendish Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gladwyn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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