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

For every 1,000 residents in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr during June 2025, 12.2 crimes were reported — a figure 50.6% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of 3 crimes for every 6,871 residents, with one reported incident affecting roughly every 82 residents over the course of the month. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent incidents, which accounted for 50% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and criminal damage (10.7%). These figures starkly contrast with national trends, where violence and sexual offences average 2.9 per 1,000 — a rate 113% below Acrefair and Cefn-mawr's level. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours, may likely contribute to increased visibility of certain crimes, such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which often escalate during warmer months. However, the high rate of violent crime compared to the UK average suggests deeper local factors at play, potentially linked to the built-up area's proximity to transport hubs or transient populations. While tourism typically rises in coastal areas during this time, Acrefair and Cefn-mawr's crime patterns indicate a more persistent issue with interpersonal violence than seasonal fluctuations alone could explain.

June 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 6 incidents — a category that includes crimes like theft from vehicles or unattended bags. This surge aligns with a 100% rise in shoplifting, which moved from zero to two reported cases, potentially reflecting increased foot traffic during summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 44.4% compared to May, dropping from 18 to 10 incidents, a shift that may correspond with local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. The area's violent crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents is 113% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a disparity that exceeds the overall crime rate gap. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell below UK averages by 52% and 19% respectively, suggesting that targeted policing or environmental factors in the built-up area may be deterring these specific offences. A resident could use these figures to assess personal risk: for instance, the 50% share of violent crimes in the area's total crime tally means that half of all reported incidents involve physical harm or threats, a statistic that may influence decisions about outdoor activity or safety precautions during evenings.

The crime rate in Acrefair and Cefn-mawr rose 25.4% from May 2025's 9.8 per 1,000 to June's 12.2 per 1,000, marking one of the steepest monthly increases in recent data. This shift translates to a daily average of 3 crimes in the built-up area — a figure that, while seemingly modest, represents a significant proportional risk given the town's population of 6,871. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 82 residents, a monthly exposure rate that exceeds the UK average by a wide margin. When contextualised against the area's population, this means that the probability of experiencing a crime is higher than in the UK as a whole. For instance, the 50.6% gap in the overall crime rate between Acrefair and Cefn-mawr and the UK average equates to an additional 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the local area compared to national levels. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crime, which is 113% above the UK average, and in criminal damage, which is 124% above the national figure. These statistics suggest that the built-up area's crime profile is not merely a reflection of population density but likely involves other factors such as socio-economic dynamics, local policing strategies, or the area's role as a transport node within Wrexham. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the need for targeted interventions, as the gap in specific crime categories indicates systemic differences in risk exposure for residents compared to the broader UK population.