Crime Rate in Smithfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smithfield

The total recorded crimes in Smithfield, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Smithfield crime rate of 8.50 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Smithfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Pont Wen with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Wrexham.

    • 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 areas in the Wrexham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Smithfield has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 8.50 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Smithfield)CrimesRank (Smithfield)CrimesRank (Smithfield)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
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
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

Smithfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202512
April 202518
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202413

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202528
May 202525
April 202520
March 202523
February 202523
January 202522
December 202422
November 202414
October 202427

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202515
May 202527
April 202516
March 202529
February 202525
January 202510
December 202413
November 202424
October 202417

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Smithfield in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pont Wen (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Charles Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Stryt Efrog (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
10. Crescent Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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