Crime Rate in Whitegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitegate

The total recorded crimes in Whitegate, Wrexham, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitegate crime rate of 6.78 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 Whitegate, encompassing approximately 6,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Whitegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Coed-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 6

How safe is Whitegate?

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

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Whitegate reported a higher crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 604 crimes compared to 353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitegate witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Whitegate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wrexham average, with 569 crimes compared to 334. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitegate witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitegate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitegate has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 4th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Whitegate crimes were 604. The crime rate of Whitegate in 2024 was 93.03 (year) or 7.75 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitegate were around 569 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.64 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitegate)CrimesRank (Whitegate)CrimesRank (Whitegate)
Brynyffynnon190 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor99 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre37 6711 4575 4
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

Whitegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202518
February 202515
January 202512
December 202419
November 202416
October 202418
September 202421
August 202415
July 202418
June 202432
May 202425

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202422
November 202427
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whitegate in May 2025

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

1. Queensway (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Coed-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Tan Y Coed (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Whitegate Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. The Orchards (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Westfield Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Faircroft Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pentre Gwyn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mill View (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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