Gwersyllt Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Gwersyllt in February 2026 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with a marked dominance of interpersonal crimes over property-related incidents. At 5.5 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, yet this figure masks significant disparities within categories. Violence and sexual offences, comprising 55.8% of all reported crimes, are 34% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised concentration of aggressive or sexual misconduct. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.1% of total crimes, is 43% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in managing public order. These figures contrast sharply with property crimes, which remain below national benchmarks: burglary is 60% below the UK average, and vehicle crime is 71% below. This dichotomy may reflect the area's built-up character within Wrexham, where social interactions in shared spaces could contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social conduct. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may further amplify tensions in confined environments. 'other crime' has surged, now exceeding the UK average by 100%, a category that could encompass unclassified or emerging types of misconduct. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder dominate, even as property crime remains relatively low. Such patterns may be influenced by the area's proximity to larger urban centres, where transient populations or socio-economic factors could contribute to these trends.

February 2026 saw a 200.0% increase in 'other crime' cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or lesser-known offences, now exceeds the UK average by 100%. Simultaneously, burglary incidents doubled from 0 to 1, marking a 100.0% increase. These shifts contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-50.0%), other theft (-33.3%), and anti-social behaviour (-29.4%). The crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violent crimes, which account for 55.8% of all reported incidents—34% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.1% of total crimes, is also 43% above the UK rate. This imbalance suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues dominate, even as property-related crimes remain below national averages. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in 'other crime', a category that could include everything from minor disputes to unregistered incidents.

Gwersyllt's February 2026 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 35.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This decline suggests a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 181 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the area's 9,402 residents, underscores that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. However, the stark contrast between Gwersyllt's rate and the UK average—where the national figure stands at 6.4 per 1,000—reveals a unique local profile. While the overall rate is below the UK benchmark, specific categories like violence and sexual offences deviate significantly, suggesting that the area's crime picture is shaped by distinct factors not fully captured by national averages.