Crime Rate in Penycae: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penycae

The total recorded crimes in Penycae, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penycae crime rate of 11.65 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 Penycae, encompassing approximately 1,029 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penycae Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delfryn with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Afoneitha Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Penycae?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Penycae demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 259 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Penycae witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Penycae had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 233 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penycae recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penycae Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penycae has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 11.65 ranking 35th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Penycae crimes were 259. The crime rate of Penycae in 2024 was 251.53 (year) or 20.96 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penycae were around 233 crimes with yearly crime rate of 226.28 (year) or 18.86 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penycae)CrimesRank (Penycae)CrimesRank (Penycae)
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
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

Penycae Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202516
April 202521
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Penycae in July 2025

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

1. Delfryn (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Afoneitha Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Coed-Y-Graig (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ffordd Llanerch (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rhodfa Maelor (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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