Crime Rate in Ruabon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruabon

The total recorded crimes in Ruabon, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruabon crime rate of 21.26 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 Ruabon, encompassing approximately 752 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ruabon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleveland Street with total crimes: 3
  • Daniels Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ruabon?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Ruabon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 315 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ruabon witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Ruabon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 346 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ruabon witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruabon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ruabon has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 21.26 ranking 25th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Ruabon crimes were 315. The crime rate of Ruabon in 2024 was 418.55 (year) or 34.88 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruabon were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 459.74 (year) or 38.31 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruabon)CrimesRank (Ruabon)CrimesRank (Ruabon)
Brynyffynnon190 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor99 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre37 6711 4575 4
Whitegate44 4604 5569 5
Offa38 5453 8477 7
Queensway35 7548 7531 6
Pant and Johnstown33 9576 6440 9
Cefn West32 11366 12475 8
Ponciau34 8350 14356 12
New Broughton19 21397 9381 11
Llay26 15346 15404 10
Acrefair North27 14380 10353 13
Hermitage32 10282 20273 19
Coedpoeth17 24368 11314 16
Chirk North30 12246 26134 39
Holt28 13351 13159 35
Wynnstay24 17341 17340 15
Cartrefle21 20345 16211 27
Rhos24 16236 28252 21
Brymbo16 26283 19300 17
Gwersyllt West17 23262 22283 18
Erddig23 18206 31250 23
Penycae22 19259 24233 26
Gwersyllt North14 28244 27260 20
Penycae and Ruabon South18 22272 21246 24
Rhosnesni15 27252 25251 22
Chirk South11 33260 23246 25
Rossett9 39233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South9 38144 36207 29
Esclusham14 29216 30205 30
Gwersyllt East13 30164 34200 31
Minera13 31191 33162 34
Gwenfro6 43199 32184 32
Stansty12 32127 39137 37
Overton and Maelor South10 3485 43172 33
Bryn Cefn9 36152 35134 38
Marchwiel10 35125 40119 41
Gresford East and West5 44122 41144 36
Llangollen Rural6 41134 3798 44
Dyffryn Ceiriog9 37128 38130 40
Cefn East8 4093 42111 42
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4265 4653 47
Bronington and Hanmer4 4659 47101 43
Little Acton2 4780 4498 45
Garden Village1 4970 4580 46
Marford and Hoseley5 4558 4837 48
Borras Park2 4856 4934 49

Ruabon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 202511
February 202521
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202412
July 202416
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Ruabon in May 2025

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

1. Cleveland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Daniels Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Ffordd Sonlli (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Bryn Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maelor Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stanley Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. East Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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