Crime Rate in Rhos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhos

The total recorded crimes in Rhos, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhos crime rate of 9.26 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Awstralia with total crimes: 6
  • Butcher Street with total crimes: 2
  • Penry Street with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Rhos has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 9.26 ranking 22th 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.

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
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

Rhos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rhos in February 2025

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

1. Heol Awstralia (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Butcher Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Penry Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stryt Y Frenhines (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Savage Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Smith Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Afon Yr Rhos (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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