Crime Rate in Smithfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Smithfield

The total recorded crimes in Smithfield, Wrexham, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Smithfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Stryt Efrog with total crimes: 9

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Smithfield)CrimesRank (Smithfield)CrimesRank (Smithfield)
Brynyffynnon190 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor99 21,585 21,603 2
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
Ruabon16 25315 18346 14
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

Smithfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202428
May 202420

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202523
February 202523
January 202522
December 202422
November 202414
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426
July 202429
June 202474
May 202434

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202516
March 202529
February 202525
January 202510
December 202413
November 202424
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418
July 20249
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
June 20248

High Crime Locations Smithfield in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Stryt Efrog (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Crescent Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cefn Y Nant (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Charles Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Pont Wen (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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