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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pant and Johnstown crime rate of 4.69 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pant and Johnstown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Offa Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Ffordd Dyfed 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 areas in the Wrexham.

    • 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 areas in the Wrexham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pant and Johnstown has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.69 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pant and Johnstown)CrimesRank (Pant and Johnstown)CrimesRank (Pant and Johnstown)
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
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
Little Acton5 4980 4498 45
Garden Village5 4770 4580 46
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4665 4653 47
Borras Park5 4856 4934 49

Pant and Johnstown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 20257
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202514
April 20256
March 202512
February 202517
January 202511
December 202412
November 202424
October 202411
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Pant and Johnstown in July 2025

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

1. Offa Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ffordd Dyfed (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Millars Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B5097 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ffordd Gwynedd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stryt Las (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Bronwydd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tanyclawdd (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Heol Kenyon (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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