Crime Rate in Minera: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minera

The total recorded crimes in Minera, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minera crime rate of 44.44 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 Minera, encompassing approximately 292 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Minera Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gegin Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ffordd Yr Ysgol with total crimes: 1
  • Fronheulog Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Minera?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Minera demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 191 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Minera recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Minera had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 162 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Minera recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Minera Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Minera has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 44.44 ranking 31th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Minera crimes were 191. The crime rate of Minera in 2024 was 652.99 (year) or 54.42 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minera were around 162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 553.85 (year) or 46.15 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minera)CrimesRank (Minera)CrimesRank (Minera)
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
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
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

Minera Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Minera in May 2025

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

1. Gegin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ffordd Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fronheulog Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Cae Adar Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Min-Y-Grug (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Minera Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Yr Hendy (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cefn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Caer Efail (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Whiteoaks (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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