WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: North Wales Police Police

Crime in Penycae and Ruabon South, Wrexham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penycae and Ruabon South, localized within Wrexham.

Total Crimes

20
trending_up +25.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

86.39per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,616

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting8
Anti-social Behaviour4
Violence & Sexual Offences4
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near James Park Way Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Rhodfa Watkin Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Pont Adam Crescent Map
Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
2
On or near Park Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Maes-Y-Nant Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Ysgoldy Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Bro Awelon Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dol Y Pentre Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near B5605 Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Wrexham district.

Local Rank

#35safest in Wrexham

National Safety

Top 24%Riskiest

City Average

93.68per 1k

Local Policing

Oswestry Rural North

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Local Priorities

Speeding: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available equipment such as a Trucam and Speed monitoring devices.
- Complete enforcement campaigns, offering advice, guidance and awareness as well as enforcement.
- Ensure officers positively target areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Anti social Behaviour - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing ASB, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Drug Dealing: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

AUG19

Police Engagement - Stans Supermarket

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3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

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Stans Superstore, Oswestry

AUG24

Police Engagement - Whittington St Johns Church

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10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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Church Street Oswestry

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