Crime Rate in Llay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llay

The total recorded crimes in Llay, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llay crime rate of 9.73 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 Llay, encompassing approximately 2,673 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Llay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miners Park with total crimes: 2
  • Dolydd Carlton with total crimes: 2
  • Victory Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Llay?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Llay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 346 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Llay witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Llay experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 404 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llay witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llay Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llay has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 9.73 ranking 15th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Llay crimes were 346. The crime rate of Llay in 2024 was 129.42 (year) or 10.79 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llay were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 151.12 (year) or 12.59 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llay)CrimesRank (Llay)CrimesRank (Llay)
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
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
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

Llay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202419
November 202424
October 202418
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llay in May 2025

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

1. Miners Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Dolydd Carlton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Victory Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryn Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pumed Rhodfa (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shone'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B5373 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B5102 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parker Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Beech Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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