Brynteg Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Brynteg (Wrexham) during January 2024, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents was 12% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and the dynamics of a mixed-use urban environment. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents was 1.4% higher than the UK average, reflecting a slightly elevated risk compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (17.4% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (11.6%) followed as the next most prevalent categories, both significantly exceeding UK averages. These patterns may be linked to the area’s compact nature, where close proximity of residential and commercial spaces can contribute to disputes and property damage. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, likely played a role in shaping the crime profile, with fewer outdoor crimes typical in January’s shorter days. However, the sharp rise in public order offences — a 400% increase from December — suggests a shift in local dynamics that may warrant further analysis. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) could be attributed to the area’s smaller scale and potential for stronger community oversight. These findings illustrate the interplay between local conditions and broader national trends, offering insights into how urban environments in Wales manage crime during the winter months.

January 2024 saw a striking 400% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect post-holiday dynamics or changes in community interactions. Robbery and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting emerging concerns in this category. Conversely, burglary fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during shorter days. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 39.1% of all crimes, a rate 12% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 17.4% of total crimes, was 31% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures that may be tied to the area’s built-up nature. Other theft, however, was 30% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of this category compared to national trends. These variations underscore the need to consider both local and national benchmarks when assessing crime patterns.

Brynteg's crime rate in January 2024 (7.5 per 1,000 residents) was 1.5% higher than the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects local patterns without UK-wide comparison. When scaled to the population of 9,265 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents — a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate aligns with the area’s built-up nature, where higher population density and mixed-use zoning can contribute to more frequent low-level incidents. The decrease in burglary (from 3 to 1) and criminal damage (from 10 to 8) contrasts with sharp rises in public order and weapons-related offences, suggesting a shift in the types of crime being reported. This contrast may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter days, alongside increased indoor gatherings that could contribute to anti-social behaviour and disorder.