Crime Statistics

Chirk Crime Rate

+20.1%year-over-year

Crime is increasing and HIGH in Chirk

Chirk's crime rate is 115.1 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 75/100. View local crime statistics.

Overall Crime Rate

115.1
Crimes per 1,000 people
increasing trend

Property Crime Rate

26.8
Property crimes per 1,000 people
Includes burglary, theft, vandalism

How Chirk Compares to UK Average

Overall Crime:115.1vs 93.4 UK avg
+21.7 per 1,000 people
Property Crime:26.8vs 33.2 UK avg
-6.4 per 1,000 people

Chirk's crime rate is significantly higher than UK average

Based on population of 4,405 over 12 months

Crime Statistics Summary for Chirk

Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.

Crime rates per 1,000 people in Chirk
Overall Crime Rate115.1 per 1,000 people
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1,000 people
UK Average Crime Rate93.4 per 1,000 people
UK Average Property Crime Rate33.2 per 1,000 people
Safety Score75 out of 100
Population4,405
Trendincreasing
Comparisonsignificantly higher than UK average
Crime Breakdown by Type in Chirk
Crime TypeTotal CountPer 1,000 PeoplePercentage of Total
Violence and sexual offences17940.635%
Anti-social behaviour14432.728%
Criminal damage and arson7717.515%
Public order44109%
Other theft153.43%
Other crime143.23%
Shoplifting102.32%
Vehicle crime922%
Drugs51.11%
Burglary51.11%
Possession of weapons30.71%
Theft from the person10.20%
Bicycle theft10.20%

About Chirk

Chirk, with a population of 4,405, records an overall crime rate of 115.1 per 1,000 people per year. This figure is higher than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area holds a safety score of 75 out of 100, which is below the national average safety score of 78/100, suggesting a more challenging safety landscape. Over the past year, crime in Chirk has been increasing, with a significant 20.1% rise year-over-year. This upward trend suggests a need for residents to be aware of evolving local crime patterns and to consider appropriate preventative measures.

Chirk Safety Score

75
Moderate
Safety Score out of 100

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Most Common Crimes in Chirk

#1

Violence and sexual offences

Percentage:35%
Per 1,000:40.6
Total:179
#2

Anti-social behaviour

Percentage:28%
Per 1,000:32.7
Total:144
#3

Criminal damage and arson

Percentage:15%
Per 1,000:17.5
Total:77
#4

Public order

Percentage:9%
Per 1,000:10
Total:44
#5

Other theft

Percentage:3%
Per 1,000:3.4
Total:15

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Crime Breakdown in Chirk

In Chirk, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, with 179 incidents, making up 35.3% of all recorded crimes at a rate of 40.6 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is the second most common, with 144 offences, accounting for 28.4% of the total and a rate of 32.7 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson ranks as the third highest crime, with 77 reported incidents, comprising 15.2% of all crimes at 17.5 per 1,000. Property-related crime, which includes burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, other theft, robbery, and shoplifting, stands at a combined rate of 26.8 per 1,000 people per year. This is lower than the UK average property crime rate of 33.2 per 1,000. This encompasses 5 burglaries, 77 criminal damage and arson cases, 1 bicycle theft, 9 vehicle crimes, 15 other thefts, and 10 shoplifting incidents. These figures highlight the specific areas where residents and homeowners should focus their security considerations.

Crime Types Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences
179 incidents (40.6 per 1,000)
Anti-social behaviour
144 incidents (32.7 per 1,000)
Criminal damage and arson
77 incidents (17.5 per 1,000)
Public order
44 incidents (10 per 1,000)
Other theft
15 incidents (3.4 per 1,000)
Other crime
14 incidents (3.2 per 1,000)
Shoplifting
10 incidents (2.3 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9 incidents (2 per 1,000)
Drugs
5 incidents (1.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5 incidents (1.1 per 1,000)
Possession of weapons
3 incidents (0.7 per 1,000)
Theft from the person
1 incidents (0.2 per 1,000)
Bicycle theft
1 incidents (0.2 per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trend

↓ 35.2% change(over 12 months)
Chirk
UK Average

Compare Chirk with similar populations

Chirk has a 23.2% higher crime rate than the UK average.

Crime Trends in Chirk

Chirk has experienced an increasing crime trend over the past year, with a significant 20.1% rise year-over-year. Analysing the monthly crime rate per 1,000 residents reveals some fluctuations. The rate started at 9.1 in October 2024, saw a dip to 8.0 in December, and then a notable peak to 15.7 in March 2025. Following this, the rate saw a moderate decrease, reaching 6.8 in April, before rising again during the summer months and settling at 5.9 in September 2025. This pattern suggests seasonal variations, with crime rates generally lower in the early part of the year and late summer, but an overall upward trend for the year.

When Do Crimes Happen in Chirk?

Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.

Simulated Data

This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Chirk's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.

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What Types of Crime Happen When in Chirk?

Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.

Based on Crime-Type Weighted Model

Morning

6am - 12pm

Other67%
Theft24%
Vehicle Crime6%
Burglary4%
Violence0%

Morning hours see a prevalence of other crimes and theft, with some vehicle and burglary offences.

Afternoon

12pm - 6pm

Other62%
Theft28%
Burglary7%
Vehicle Crime2%
Violence0%

Afternoon crime peaks with other offences and theft, alongside some burglary activity.

Evening

6pm - 12am

Other83%
Theft8%
Burglary5%
Vehicle Crime4%
Violence0%

Evenings show a significant rise in other crime types, with some theft and vehicle offences.

Night

12am - 6am

Other74%
Vehicle Crime14%
Burglary7%
Theft5%
Violence0%

Night-time crime is characterised by other offences, vehicle crime, and some burglary.

Simulated Data - Crime-Type Weighted Model

These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Chirk's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Chirk, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.

Time Patterns of Crime in Chirk

Crime patterns in Chirk show distinct variations throughout the day. During the morning (6am-12pm), other crime types are most prevalent at 67%, followed by theft at 24% and vehicle crime at 6%. In the afternoon (12pm-6pm), other offences remain highest at 62%, with theft at 28% and burglary at 7%. The evening hours (6pm-12am) see a significant increase in other crime types, reaching 83%, while theft drops to 8% and vehicle crime is at 4%. Night-time (12am-6am) is characterised by a rise in other offences at 74%, vehicle crime at 14%, and burglary at 7%. These patterns indicate that other crime types are consistently high, with theft and burglary more prominent during daylight and vehicle crime emerging overnight.

Crime Rates Near Wrexham

Denbighshire

15.9 miles

113.6
per 1,000
High Risk

Telford and Wrekin

28.3 miles

92.9
per 1,000
Moderate Risk

Flintshire

19.7 miles

79.1
per 1,000
Low Risk

Wirral

30.1 miles

78.9
per 1,000
Low Risk

Cheshire West and Chester

21.3 miles

70.6
per 1,000
Low Risk

Shropshire

25.7 miles

60.7
per 1,000
Low Risk

Crime Rate Risk Levels

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Explore Nearby Areas

Chirk Bank

1.0 miles

0.0
per 1,000
Very Low Risk

Rhoswiel

1.8 miles

0.0
per 1,000
Very Low Risk

Froncysyllte

2.1 miles

0.0
per 1,000
Very Low Risk

Weston Rhyn

1.4 miles

52.9
per 1,000
Very Low Risk

Police Response Times in Chirk

How quickly do police respond to emergencies?

Grade 1 (Immediate)

Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.

Grade 2 (Priority)

Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.

Grade 1 - Immediate

Emergency Response

N/AActual
Actual
N/A
Target
15 min
UK Average
15 min

Grade 2 - Priority

Priority Response

N/AActual
Actual
N/A
Target
1h
UK Average
1h

Active Officers

1,736

Each = 500 officers

Police Stations

Pending

Station count data is being collected

Why Response Time Matters

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How Does Chirk Compare?

Joyden's Wood

31.6
crimes per 1,000 people
72.5% safer than Chirk

Woodhall Spa

37.3
crimes per 1,000 people
67.6% safer than Chirk

Chipping Ongar

60.3
crimes per 1,000 people
47.6% safer than Chirk

Highbridge

213.2
crimes per 1,000 people
85.2% higher than Chirk

Nearby Areas Comparison

To understand Chirk's crime landscape in context, it's useful to compare it with neighbouring areas. Chirk Bank, Weston Rhyn, Rhoswiel, and Froncysyllte are all nearby urban settlements. While specific crime figures for these areas are not detailed here, considering Chirk alongside its neighbours helps residents and prospective movers assess its relative safety and crime patterns within the immediate region. This comparison provides valuable regional context for local safety dynamics.

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Understanding Our Data

How we source and verify crime information for Chirk

4,392+
Areas Covered
19M+
Crime Records
100%
Official Sources

Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Chirk. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.

Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.uk — Crime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National Statistics — Population statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home Office — Nationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI Requests — Additional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
Our system covers 4,392+ areas across England and Wales, including major urban centers, towns, and administrative regions. Data for Greater Manchester is currently unavailable. We refresh statistics immediately when official sources publish updates (generally every 8 weeks) and maintain archives for historical analysis.
Police.ukONSHome OfficeFOI

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Last updated: September 2025

New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months

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