Crime Rate in Queensway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensway

The total recorded crimes in Queensway, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensway crime rate of 6.12 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 Queensway, encompassing approximately 8,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Queensway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Prince Charles Road with total crimes: 14
  • St Annes Court with total crimes: 7

How safe is Queensway?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Queensway reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 548 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queensway witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Queensway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 531 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queensway witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wrexham, Queensway has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Queensway Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Queensway has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 ranking 4th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Queensway crimes were 548. The crime rate of Queensway in 2024 was 64.44 (year) or 5.37 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queensway were around 531 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.44 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queensway)CrimesRank (Queensway)CrimesRank (Queensway)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre41 7711 4575 4
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
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

Queensway 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 202513
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 202417
October 202413
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Queensway in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Prince Charles Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
3. St Annes Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Trem Y Mynydd (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anthony Eden Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Berwyn View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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