Crime Rate in Penycae and Ruabon South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penycae and Ruabon South

The total recorded crimes in Penycae and Ruabon South, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penycae and Ruabon South crime rate of 107.20 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 and Ruabon South, encompassing approximately 130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penycae and Ruabon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Park Way with total crimes: 3
  • Rhodfa Watkin with total crimes: 2
  • Park Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Penycae and Ruabon South?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Penycae and Ruabon South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 272 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Penycae and Ruabon South witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penycae and Ruabon South had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 246 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penycae and Ruabon South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penycae and Ruabon South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Penycae and Ruabon South has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 107.20 ranking 29th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Penycae and Ruabon South crimes were 272. The crime rate of Penycae and Ruabon South in 2024 was 2082.70 (year) or 173.56 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penycae and Ruabon South were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1883.61 (year) or 156.97 (month) ranking 24 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
Pant and Johnstown33 10576 6440 9
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
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

Penycae and Ruabon South 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 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244
March 202412

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
March 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Penycae and Ruabon South in February 2025

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

1. James Park Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rhodfa Watkin (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Park Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Paddock Row (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Dol Y Pentre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maes-Y-Nant (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Coed-Y-Nant (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Ffordd Plas Bennion (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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