Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr for January 2025, accounting for 45.7% of all reported crimes. With 16 incidents recorded, this category is the primary driver of the area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents — 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The relatively low crime rate contrasts with national trends, reflecting the area’s smaller population and possibly lower levels of urban density. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution: January’s post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days could contribute to fewer outdoor crimes typically associated with warmer months. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.9% of total crimes, is a notable secondary concern, though it remains below the UK average for violent crime. The breakdown suggests a balance between property and violent crime, with property crimes comprising only 17.1% of the total (6 incidents), compared to 45.7% for violent offences. This disparity may align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Wrexham, where community interactions and local events could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and interpersonal conflict. The data also reveals that other theft, at 5.7% of total crimes, is 39% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of theft-related offences than expected for a built-up area. These figures, combined with the seasonal context, illustrate a crime picture shaped by both local dynamics and broader geographic factors.

January 2025 saw a 30.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, dropping from 23 to 16 incidents. This decline may reflect the seasonal lull in activity typical of January. Conversely, criminal damage and arson increased by 33.3%, rising from 3 to 4 incidents — a shift that could indicate targeted vandalism or environmental factors. Public order offences also rose by 33.3%, from 3 to 4 cases, suggesting a small but notable uptick in disorderly conduct. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 22.9% of total crimes, is 22% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in this category. Other crime fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, though this category’s small volume limits the significance of such fluctuations. The contrast between Acrefair and Cefn-mawr’s crime mix and the UK average is striking: while the area is 28.2% below the national rate overall, it exceeds the UK average in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Residents may find the 39% reduction in other theft — 2 incidents compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 — particularly relevant, as it suggests a lower risk of theft from individuals than expected for a built-up area.

The crime rate in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr for January 2025 (5.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 28.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This drop places the area significantly below its own historical trends, though it aligns with the broader UK context of fluctuating crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 1 crime per day in January — a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,871 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective is critical: with fewer residents than many comparable areas, the absolute number of crimes (35 total) may appear modest, but the rate per capita provides a more accurate reflection of local safety. This rate is 28.2% below the UK average, a gap that highlights the area’s distinct position within national crime patterns. While the UK average includes a broader mix of urban and rural areas, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr’s built-up nature may contribute to its lower crime rate, as smaller communities often experience fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the previous month also suggests that seasonal factors — such as reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — may have played a role in shaping January’s crime profile, though the exact relationship requires further analysis.