Crime Rate in Smithfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smithfield

The total recorded crimes in Smithfield, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smithfield crime rate of 8.59 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 Smithfield, encompassing approximately 10,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Smithfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Stryt Efrog with total crimes: 11

How safe is Smithfield?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Smithfield reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 1,160 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Smithfield witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Smithfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 1,198 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Smithfield witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Smithfield Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Smithfield has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 8.59 ranking 3th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Smithfield crimes were 1,160. The crime rate of Smithfield in 2024 was 110.72 (year) or 9.23 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Smithfield were around 1,198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.35 (year) or 9.53 (month) ranking 3 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
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
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

Smithfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202428
May 202420
April 202418
March 202419

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202522
December 202422
November 202414
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426
July 202429
June 202474
May 202434
April 202425
March 202430

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 202413
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202510
December 202413
November 202424
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418
July 20249
June 202444
May 202414
April 202429
March 202433

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
June 20248
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Smithfield in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
3. Stryt Efrog (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Charles Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pont Wen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Colwyn Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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