Crime Rate in Whitegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitegate

The total recorded crimes in Whitegate, Wrexham, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitegate crime rate of 4.93 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Whitegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Queensway with total crimes: 6
  • Newquay Drive with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Whitegate has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 4.93 ranking 12th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)CrimesRank (Wrexham)
Brynyffynnon159 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor98 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield90 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre43 4711 4575 4
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

Whitegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 202422
November 202427
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202432
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whitegate in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Queensway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Newquay Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Goodwick Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Gelli Goodwood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Tan Y Coed (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Golgfa'R Ddol (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Eastfield Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Pentre Gwyn (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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