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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penycae and Ruabon South crime rate of 214.40 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Penycae and Ruabon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Park Way with total crimes: 11
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 2
  • Allt Copperas 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 areas in the Wrexham.

    • 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 areas in the Wrexham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Penycae and Ruabon South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 214.40 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penycae and Ruabon South)CrimesRank (Penycae and Ruabon South)CrimesRank (Penycae and Ruabon South)
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
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

Penycae and Ruabon South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

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
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

High Crime Locations Penycae and Ruabon South in July 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)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Duke Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Allt Copperas (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Pont Adam Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Rhodfa'R Parc (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Spinney Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wynnstay Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rhodfa Watkin (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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