Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 14.1 per 1,000, a figure 83.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.4% of all reported crimes and were 140% above the UK average. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent offences, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also significantly exceeding national rates. These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Wrexham, where social interactions and proximity to urban hubs could contribute to higher levels of conflict. The seasonal transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of activity, increasing opportunities for crime. However, the exact interplay between these factors and the observed rates requires further analysis. The dominance of violent offences over property crimes contrasts with the UK’s broader trend, where property-related incidents often constitute a larger share. This divergence suggests that local dynamics — such as community cohesion, policing presence, or demographic factors — may play a role in shaping crime patterns here. The data also reveals that shoplifting and vehicle crime are below UK averages, due to the area’s lower retail density or reduced exposure to high-traffic environments that typically drive such offences.

March 2024 saw a 700% increase in other theft, rising from one incident to eight, the most dramatic shift in the month. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and other crime, indicates a notable shift in the types of offences being reported. Meanwhile, drugs and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, and public order offences dropped by 37.5%, suggesting a mixed picture of activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.4% of all crimes, remained 140% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the UK’s lower rate for this category may reflect local factors, such as the area’s demographic composition or the influence of nearby urban centres. Residents may find the surge in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential increase in targeted property crimes that could affect households and businesses.

The crime rate in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr rose by 34.7% from 10.5 per 1,000 in February to 14.1 per 1,000 in March 2024, marking a significant upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 71 residents — a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents within this small built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged three per day, underscoring the pace at which incidents are occurring relative to the population. When scaled to the area’s 6,871 residents, this rate suggests that residents face a higher-than-average exposure to crime compared to the UK as a whole. The increase may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, which could influence patterns of activity and interaction in public spaces. However, the exact drivers of this rise remain unclear without further analysis of local factors.