Wrexham Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wrexham’s crime profile in February 2023 reveals a stark divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents—40.6% higher than the national figure of 6.9. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crime, where 555 incidents (41.6% of all crimes) were recorded, placing violence and sexual offences 63% above the UK average. The prominence of anti-social behaviour (15.8% of crimes) and shoplifting (10.3% of crimes) further highlights patterns that may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics and retail infrastructure. February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces and community hubs. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes such as burglary or vehicle crime suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may have mitigated risks in these areas. The data also indicates that Wrexham’s crime profile is shaped by its role as a regional hub, where high foot traffic in retail zones and public spaces likely drives shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. These patterns, while consistent with the seasonal context, warrant closer examination of how local initiatives could address the elevated rates of violence and public order offences.

February 2023 saw a notable concentration of violent crime in Wrexham, with 555 incidents recorded—41.6% of all crimes—placing violence and sexual offences 63% above the UK average. This was accompanied by a sharp rise in shoplifting, which reached 1.0 per 1,000 residents, 127% above the UK figure. Anti-social behaviour also surged, contributing 15.8% of all crimes, a rate 55% higher than the national average. These trends contrast with lower rates in burglary (35% below UK average) and vehicle crime (78% below UK average), suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards public spaces and retail areas. For residents, the elevated rate of violence underscores the importance of local safety measures, particularly in high-traffic zones.

Wrexham’s crime rate in February 2023 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places it 40.6% above the UK average of 6.9. This disparity is stark when considering daily crime activity: 48 crimes were reported each day in the district, a rate that reflects both the volume and the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the local population. When contextualised against Wrexham’s population of 138,245, this suggests that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which are 63% above the UK rate. The combination of these factors highlights a need for targeted local strategies, though the exact drivers remain to be explored further.