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

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr’s crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 places it 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a safer-than-average environment for this built-up area within Wrexham. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (21.1%) and anti-social behaviour (21.1%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences were 32% lower, but criminal damage and arson were 114% higher. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns: October’s shorter evenings and Halloween may have amplified anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes, while the relatively low burglary rate (2.6% below the UK average) suggests effective community policing or fewer high-value targets in this area. The area’s position as a smaller, less densely populated built-up zone within Wrexham may also explain its lower overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson—doubling from 4 to 8 crimes—raises questions about local factors such as unoccupied properties or seasonal vandalism linked to Halloween. This data highlights both strengths in maintaining safety and areas requiring targeted attention, particularly in addressing the sharp increase in property damage.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both doubling from the previous month. This surge in property-related crimes—despite an overall 19.2% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to September—suggests a reallocation of criminal activity towards vandalism and theft. Criminal damage and arson reached 8 incidents (1.2 per 1,000 residents), 114% above the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal factors like Halloween or unoccupied homes during the transition to shorter evenings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 40% (from 20 to 12 incidents), aligning with the UK average for this category but still representing a major share of total crimes. The decline in other crime (from 2 to 1) and burglary (from 2 to 1) may indicate successful interventions or reduced opportunities for opportunistic theft. Residents may find the 28.6% UK comparison particularly relevant, as it underscores the area’s relative safety, though the spike in criminal damage highlights the need for vigilance in addressing specific vulnerabilities. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 44.7% of total incidents (compared to 31.6% for violent crimes), suggesting a greater focus on property-related offences in this month.

The area’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) marks a 19.2% decrease from September’s 6.8, reflecting a downward trend that positions it well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for someone living in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that compares favourably to larger urban centres but may appear higher to local residents given the relatively small population of 6,871. This monthly exposure—1 in 181 residents—translates to a manageable risk level, though the doubling of criminal damage and arson incidents (from 4 to 8) underscores the need for targeted measures. When scaled to the population, the 12 incidents of violence and sexual offences represent 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a rate that is 32% below the UK average but still significant for a community of this size. The contrast with the UK’s higher rates of property crime and lower rates of violence suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area’s character as a smaller built-up zone—play a role in shaping these outcomes. While the overall trend is positive, the sharp increase in certain categories indicates that local authorities may need to address specific vulnerabilities without compromising the broader downward trajectory.