Crime Rate in Ponciau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ponciau

The total recorded crimes in Ponciau, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ponciau crime rate of 53.93 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 Ponciau, encompassing approximately 426 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ponciau Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ty Gwyn with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ponciau?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Ponciau demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 350 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ponciau witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ponciau experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 356 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ponciau witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ponciau Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ponciau has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 53.93 ranking 16th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Ponciau crimes were 350. The crime rate of Ponciau in 2024 was 820.63 (year) or 68.39 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ponciau were around 356 crimes with yearly crime rate of 834.70 (year) or 69.56 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Ponciau 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 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202511
December 202417
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202416
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202413
March 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20244

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ponciau in February 2025

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

1. School Street (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ty Gwyn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Frederick Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Maelor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fennant Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brynydd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Johnson Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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