Brynteg Wrexham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Brynteg (Wrexham) recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a stark contrast in crime types: violent crimes (31 incidents) outnumbered property crimes (12 incidents) by more than double. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, accounting for 51.7% of all reported crimes — a share significantly higher than the UK average of 36%. This imbalance may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s built-up character and proximity to Wrexham’s urban centre, where social interactions and nightlife could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: as a winter month, February typically sees reduced outdoor activity, which may explain the relatively low levels of vehicle crime (just one incident) and the 77% deficit in this category compared to the UK average. However, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about underlying social or economic factors that could be exacerbated by the area’s demographics, such as transient populations or unmet community needs. Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and criminal damage (7 incidents) also featured prominently, both exceeding UK averages by 14% and 48% respectively, suggesting that disorder-related issues remain a focus for local authorities. These patterns, while consistent with the area’s character as a built-up part of Wrexham, highlight the need for targeted interventions to address the disproportionate share of violent crime.

February 2024 saw a marked shift in crime composition, with violent crimes accounting for 51.7% of all incidents — a stark contrast to property crimes, which made up just 11.7%. This imbalance, particularly the 14.8% increase in violent crimes compared to January, may reflect seasonal patterns or localized pressures. Violence and sexual offences in Brynteg were 36% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate specific vulnerabilities within the area, such as concentrated social challenges or unmet community needs. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 85.7%, from seven to one incident, a drop that may align with the winter lull in outdoor activity. Burglary, however, doubled month-on-month, rising from one to two incidents, a trend that warrants attention given its 33% deficit compared to the UK average. Residents might find the 64% reduction in other thefts — from four to two cases — particularly reassuring, though the increase in ‘other crime’ by 100% (from zero to two) raises questions about emerging issues that require further analysis.

Brynteg’s crime rate in February 2024 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% drop from the previous month’s 7.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical winter lull in activity, though local patterns suggest persistent challenges in certain categories. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported each day in February — a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Wrexham’s urban core. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents, highlighting that crime remains a rare but notable occurrence in this community. The reduction in vehicle crime, which fell by 85.7% from seven to one incident, may partly reflect reduced outdoor activity during colder weather, though this trend could shift as the month transitions into spring. The contrast between this local data and the UK average underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as local policing strategies or demographic composition, in shaping crime trends.