Crime Rate in Pant and Johnstown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pant and Johnstown

The total recorded crimes in Pant and Johnstown, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pant and Johnstown crime rate of 4.29 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 Pant and Johnstown, encompassing approximately 7,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Pant and Johnstown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Maelor with total crimes: 3
  • Hafod Wen with total crimes: 3
  • Erw Las with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pant and Johnstown?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Pant and Johnstown reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 576 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pant and Johnstown witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pant and Johnstown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 440 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pant and Johnstown witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wrexham, Pant and Johnstown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pant and Johnstown Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Pant and Johnstown has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 10th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Pant and Johnstown crimes were 576. The crime rate of Pant and Johnstown in 2024 was 74.96 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pant and Johnstown were around 440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.26 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)
Brynyffynnon159 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor98 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield90 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre43 4711 4575 4
Whitegate32 12604 5569 5
Queensway38 5548 7531 6
Cartrefle37 6345 16211 27
Offa34 9453 8477 7
Holt36 7351 13159 35
Cefn West22 17366 12475 8
Ruabon35 8315 18346 14
New Broughton21 18397 9381 11
Llay19 23346 15404 10
Acrefair North32 11380 10353 13
Coedpoeth29 13368 11314 16
Ponciau23 16350 14356 12
Chirk North28 14246 26134 39
Wynnstay20 19341 17340 15
Brymbo28 15283 19300 17
Gwersyllt West11 33262 22283 18
Hermitage16 25282 20273 19
Gwersyllt North15 27244 27260 20
Penycae20 20259 24233 26
Rhos19 22236 28252 21
Penycae and Ruabon South14 29272 21246 24
Rhosnesni20 21252 25251 22
Erddig7 38206 31250 23
Chirk South18 24260 23246 25
Bryn Cefn16 26152 35134 38
Rossett4 43233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South15 28144 36207 29
Esclusham9 35216 30205 30
Gwenfro13 30199 32184 32
Gwersyllt East9 36164 34200 31
Minera12 31191 33162 34
Little Acton12 3280 4498 45
Overton and Maelor South3 4485 43172 33
Marchwiel9 34125 40119 41
Gresford East and West7 39122 41144 36
Stansty6 41127 39137 37
Llangollen Rural8 37134 3798 44
Dyffryn Ceiriog6 40128 38130 40
Cefn East1 4893 42111 42
Garden Village4 4270 4580 46
Bronington and Hanmer3 4559 47101 43
Bangor Is-y-Coed2 4765 4653 47
Marford and Hoseley2 4658 4837 48
Borras ParkNA NA56 4934 49

Pant and Johnstown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 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 (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202511
December 202412
November 202424
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420
July 202415
June 202444
May 202417
April 202411
March 202414

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202411
August 202416
July 202414
June 202432
May 202419
April 202410
March 20247

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
July 202411
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Pant and Johnstown in February 2025

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

1. Heol Maelor (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Hafod Wen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Erw Las (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ffordd Gwynedd (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gwynfan (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Ffordd Powys (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cwm Glas Park Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Dyfed (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B5097 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Erw Lwyd (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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