Crime Rate in Rhos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhos

The total recorded crimes in Rhos, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhos crime rate of 15.11 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 Rhos, encompassing approximately 2,051 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Rhos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Smith Street with total crimes: 4
  • Maes-Y-Gornel with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rhos?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Rhos demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 236 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhos recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Rhos had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 252 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rhos witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhos Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rhos has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 10th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Rhos crimes were 236. The crime rate of Rhos in 2024 was 115.04 (year) or 9.59 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhos were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.84 (year) or 10.24 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhos)CrimesRank (Rhos)CrimesRank (Rhos)
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
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

Rhos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rhos in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Smith Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes-Y-Gornel (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Delph Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Heol Awstralia (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Stryt Y Farchnad (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Craigle (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Caer Eglwys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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